Express News is an Urdu language Pakistani television news channel based in Lahore, launched on 1 January 2008.[2][3][4] 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.[2]
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| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | South Asia, Middle East, America, UAE, UK, Ireland, India , Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Television Media Network (Private) Limited (Lakson Group) |
| Sister channels | Express Entertainment Tribune 24/7 |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 January 2008[1] |
| Links | |
| Website | express.pk |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Express News Live | Watch Live |
Express Media Group launched their entertainment channel Express Entertainment on 1 January 2012[citation needed]. EMG had also launched their channel, Hero TV, from 5 June 2012.[5]
History edit
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.[2] 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.[2]
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.[2] Express News utilized this circumstance to expand its viewership, focusing on immediate and location-specific news coverage.[2]
Editorial stance edit
The channel maintains a balanced, market-friendly editorial approach and integrates entertainment into its current affairs coverage.[2] It displays a conservative socio-political leaning and a supportive attitude towards security and intelligence agencies.[2] 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.[2]
Current broadcast edit
- 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
- Bus Kar
- #Siyasaat
Former broadcast edit
- Aks
- Darling
- E Tech
- Game On Hai
- Khabardaar
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Express Media Group". DAWN.COM. 2 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Express News". Reporters Without Borders.
- ^ "Blurred vision: Where is Pakistani television headed? - The Express Tribune". 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Pakistan Media and Telecoms Landscape Guide" (PDF).
- ^ "Express News TV". hamariweb.com. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
External links edit
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