Express News (TV channel)
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Country | Pakistan |
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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 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]
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]- List of news channels in Pakistan
- Express Entertainment
- Takrar
- List of television stations in Pakistan
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]- A-Plus Entertainment
- Aaj Entertainment
- ARY Digital Network
- BOL Entertainment
- Express Entertainment
- Jang Group
- Hum Network
- LTN Family
- Play Entertainment
- TV One
- Urdu 1
- 92 News
- Aaj News
- Abb Takk News
- ARY News
- BOL News
- Capital TV
- City Media Group
- Dawn News
- Dunya News
- Express News
- Jang Group
- GNN
- GTV Network HD
- Hum News
- News One
- Public News
- Such TV
- Samaa TV
- Pakistani companies established in 2008
- 24-hour television news channels in Pakistan
- Television channels and stations established in 2008
- Urdu-language mass media
- Television stations in Pakistan
- Television stations in Lahore
- 2008 establishments in Pakistan
- Asian television station stubs
- Pakistani television stubs