Express News (TV channel)

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Express News
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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
OwnerTelevision Media Network (Private) Limited (Lakson Group)
Sister channels Express Entertainment
Tribune 24/7
History
Launched1 January 2008;15 years ago (2008-01-01) [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]

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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

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

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

Former broadcast

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References

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