Dunya News

Dunya News is a 24 hours Urdu language news and current affairs television channel from Pakistan. It is governed and operated by the National Communication Services (NCS) Pvt. Ltd. Its head office is situated at Lahore, Pakistan. Dunya News was founded and is owned by Pakistani businessman and politician Mian Amer Mahmood, and is part of the larger Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) – a group of universities, colleges and organizations. It is home to numerous, news-centric television shows, like Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath,[1] On The Front[2] as well as satirical infotainment shows like Hasb-e-Haal.[3]

Dunya News
دنیا نیوز
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaSouth Asia, United Kingdom, United States, Middle East, India, Sri Lanka
Sloganہر بات کی خبر News of everything (2008-2009)
خبر کی دنیا
HeadquartersLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
Picture format4:3 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMian Amer Mehmood
Sister channelsDunya Entertainment, Lahore News
History
Launched1 December 2008 (2008-12-01)
Links
WebsiteDunyanews.tv
Availability
Satellite
PAKSAT 1R4165 Mhz.
Sky (UK & Ireland)Channel 754
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV007
Streaming media
Dunya News LiveWatch Live

The channel has an online stream available on its website. It is one of the most-watched television news channels in Pakistan.[4]

History

Dunya News began transmission in 2008.[5] The channel is known for a center-right news policy orientation which mirrors the majority of socio-political-economic views of the Pakistani people. However at the same time the channel is known for an unbiased approach towards news, and (unlike some competitors) has stayed away from serious controversy. Dunya News is known for quality programming, and relies upon veritable heavy-weights of Pakistani media to settle its position as a reputable media outlet.[3]

Dunya News is home to Pakistan's two most popular satirical news programs, Hasb-e-Haal, and Mazaaq Raat.[3] Hasb-e-Haal has been a ratings hit for the channel, with the deft, often bitingly subtle comedy of actor Sohail Ahmed resonating with a large audience. Mazaaq Raat consists of an ensemble cast and is hosted by Vasay Chaudhry. It is shot in front of a live studio audience.

As of August 2015, it is home to the show Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath, hosted by the veteran journalist Kamran Khan (currently President and Editor-in-Chief of Dunya Media Group).[6][1][3]

Former Shows
  • Mahaaz
  • Meray Agay
  • Meri Dharti Meri Dunya
  • Miss Dunya
  • Police File
  • Policy Matters
  • Saboot
  • Speed
  • Aik Din Dunya Ke Saath
  • Buttameezain
  • Crossfire
  • Dunya Today
  • Dunya @ 8 with Malick
  • Deen-o-Danish
  • In Session
  • Dunya Taiz Ter
  • Hari Mirchain
  • Jaago Dunya
  • Kyun
  • Khari Baat
  • Top Story
  • Tonight With Moeed Pirzada[3]
  • Talash
  • News Watch

See also

References
  1. Last 2 years were my biggest struggle as I tried to steer Pakistan towards becoming a welfare state: PM Imran Dawn (newspaper), Published 19 August 2020, Retrieved 21 November 2020
  2. "On The Front: TV Show (Dunya News)". Watch Kamran Shahid's show, On The Front at Dunya Urdu. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. Dunya News is a leading Urdu News Channel Skymedia (UK website), Retrieved 21 November 2020
  4. Ali, Umer (14 July 2019). "Faking news: The dark side of news media". Herald Magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  5. Anjum N. Rahman/Gulraiz Khan (5 May 2013). "Blurred vision: Where is Pakistani television headed? - The Express Tribune (newspaper)". Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  6. Maria Memon (24 July 2014). "Senior journalist Kamran Khan resigns from Geo". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 21 November 2020.


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