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Pakistani Urdu-language TV news channel

Television channel
Express News HD
based in Lahore Pakistan
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaSouth Asia, Middle East, America, UAE, UK, Ireland, India, Bangladesh Europe
HeadquartersLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
Picture format(1080p 16:9 MPEG-4, HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerTelevision Media Network (Private) Limited (Lakson Group)
Sister channelsExpress Entertainment
Tribune 24/7
History
LaunchedJanuary 1, 2008; 17 years ago (2008-01-01)
Links
Websiteexpress.pk
Availability
Streaming media
Express News LiveWatch Live

Express News is an Urdu language Pakistani television news channel based in Lahore, launched on 1 January 2008. It is owned by Lakson Group which also runs the country's third largest Urdu daily newspaper, Daily Express. The owners of the channel, launched 'Express 24/7', a 24-hour Pakistani English news channel on 5 February 2009.

Express Media Group launched their entertainment channel Express Entertainment on 1 January 2012. EMG had also launched their channel, Hero TV, from 5 June 2012.

History

At its inception, the news channel introduced a comprehensive fleet of DSNG vans for live coverage across the country, reflecting the parent company's strategy for the Daily Express, which prioritized regional news through local editions. While initially successful, attracting viewers seeking local and regional news and ranking as the second most-watched news channel in Pakistan, this advantage gradually declined as other channels also started providing extensive live local news coverage.

The launch of Express News also coincided with a dispute between Jang Group and the then-serving president, Pervez Musharraf. Geo News underwent a temporary shutdown and had its main talk shows banned. Express News utilized this circumstance to expand its viewership, focusing on immediate and location-specific news coverage.

Editorial stance

The channel maintains a balanced, market-friendly editorial approach and integrates entertainment into its current affairs coverage. It displays a conservative socio-political leaning and a supportive attitude towards security and intelligence agencies. However, these elements occasionally lead to significant self-censorship, directed by Sultan Ali Lakhani, aiming to maintain favorable relations with influential bodies and religious establishments.

Current broadcast

  • Bhaid
  • The Review
  • Kal Tak With Javed Chaudhury
  • Wo Kya Hai
  • Sports Page
  • Express Experts
  • Koi Dekhe Na Dekhe Shabbir Tou Dekhay Ga
  • Center Stage
  • The Expresso Morning Show

Former broadcast

See also

References

  1. ^ "Express News". Reporters Without Borders.
  2. "Blurred vision: Where is Pakistani television headed? - The Express Tribune". 5 May 2013.
  3. "Pakistan Media and Telecoms Landscape Guide" (PDF).
  4. "Express News TV". hamariweb.com. Retrieved 20 March 2014.

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