Pakistani News Sources
Pakistani News Sources is a structured culture dataset with 20 entries. Its fields include Name, Type, Language. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 20 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Data updated
- Feb 14, 2026
Included fields: Name, Type, Language, Founded, Owner / Group, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Founded span
- 1939 to 2017
- Across 20 preview rows
- Type groups
- 4 distinct values
- Across 20 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Name, Type, and Language across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 20 downloadable records
Name↕ | Type↕ | Language↕ | Founded↕ | Owner / Group↕ | Reach↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Geo News | TV | Urdu | 2002 | Jang Group (Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman) | Pakistan's most-watched Urdu news channel, global Urdu audience |
ARY News | TV | Urdu | 2004 | ARY Digital Network (Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob) | Top-rated 24/7 Urdu news, strong Middle East / UK diaspora |
Dawn | Newspaper / Digital | English | 1941 | Pakistan Herald Publications (Hameed Haroon) | Pakistan's oldest English daily, founded by Quaid-e-Azam |
The News International | Newspaper | English | 1991 | Jang Group | Largest circulating English newspaper in Pakistan |
Express Tribune | Newspaper / Digital | English | 2010 | Lakson Group (NY Times affiliate) | Affiliate of International New York Times, urban readership |
Jang | Newspaper | Urdu | 1939 | Jang Group | Largest Urdu-language newspaper in Pakistan by circulation |
Samaa TV | TV | Urdu | 2007 | SAMAA (Jaag Broadcasting) | 24-hour Urdu news, popular for breaking coverage |
Dunya News | TV | Urdu | 2008 | Dunya Media Group (Mian Amer Mahmood) | Punjabi heartland audience, strong Lahore presence |
BOL News | TV | Urdu | 2017 | BOL Network (Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh) | Aggressive market entry, high-profile anchors |
Hum News | TV | Urdu | 2012 | Hum Network Limited | Extension of Hum TV entertainment brand into news |
DAWN News | TV | English / Urdu | 2007 | Pakistan Herald Publications | English-focused TV counterpart of Dawn newspaper |
Express News | TV | Urdu | 2008 | Lakson Group | Paired with Express Tribune, urban Urdu audience |
Aaj TV | TV | Urdu | 2005 | Business & Finance Group | Business and general news coverage |
Nawa-i-Waqt | Newspaper | Urdu | 1940 | Nawa-i-Waqt Group (Majeed Nizami family) | Conservative Urdu daily, strong Punjab readership |
Pakistan Today | Newspaper / Digital | English | 2010 | Nawa-i-Waqt Group | English daily focused on politics, investigative journalism |
Business Recorder | Newspaper / Digital | English | 1965 | Business Recorder Group | Pakistan's premier financial and business daily |
Daily Times | Newspaper / Digital | English | 2002 | Daily Times Media Group | Liberal English daily, op-ed focused |
Geo TV (Entertainment) | TV | Urdu | 2002 | Jang Group | Pakistan's leading entertainment/drama channel with news bulletins |
92 News | TV | Urdu | 2015 | 92 News HD Plus | HD news channel with live reporting focus |
ProPakistani | Digital | English / Urdu | 2008 | ProPakistani (Aamir Attaa) | Leading tech and telecom digital news platform in Pakistan |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Pakistani News Sources organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 20 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 20 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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