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GEO News
Geo News is a Rank Number 1 Pakistani news channel owned by the Jang Media Group. History The Geo Television Network started out with the launch of its flagship channel Geo TV in October 2002 but has since launched several other channels which include the following: GEO TV Entertainment, GEO News, GEO Kahani, GEO Super (Sports), and GEO Tez (News, Drama & Comedy). Political affiliation Several times the channel was criticised for peddling PPP-P AND PML-N government propaganda. Controversies Criticism and Ban "Geo News" and Geo's Newspaper " The Daily Jang" have been criticised in Pakistan for publishing misleading and unrealistic statistical data, and for content accusing and defaming Pakistan and Pakistan's military, mostly publishing biased content favoring the PDM Government of Pakistan that came into power following Regime Change Operationled by Shahbaz Sharif. Geo has also been denounced for working to publish content against Pakistan's armed forces and most notably ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Express Tribune
''The Express Tribune'' is a daily English language, English-language newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the flagship publication of the ''Daily Express (Urdu newspaper), Daily Express'' media group. It is Pakistan's only internationally affiliated newspaper in a partnership with the ''International New York Times'', the global edition of ''The New York Times''. Headquartered in Karachi, it also prints copy from offices in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. It was launched on 12 April 1999, in broadsheet format, with a news design distinctive from traditional Pakistani newspapers. Its editorial stance identifies with social liberalism, and its readership is generally on the mainstream left of Pakistani political and social opinion. Topics the newspaper covers include Pakistani politics, politics, International relations, international affairs, Economy of Pakistan, economics, investment, Sports in Pakistan, sports, and Culture of Pakistan, culture. It runs a glossy called ''Express T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn (newspaper)
''Dawn'' is a Pakistani English-language newspaper that was launched in British India in 1941. It is the largest English newspaper in Pakistan, and also serves as the country's newspaper of record. ''Dawn'' is the flagship publication of the Dawn Media Group, which also owns local radio station ''CityFM89'' as well as the marketing and media magazine ''Aurora''. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's founding father, launched the newspaper in Delhi on 26 October 1941, with the goal of establishing it as a mouthpiece for the All-India Muslim League. The first issue was printed at Latifi Press on 12 October 1942. Based in Karachi, it also maintains offices in Lahore and the capital city of Islamabad, in addition to having correspondents abroad. , it has a weekday circulation of over 109,000. The newspaper's current chief editor is Zaffar Abbas. History ''Dawn'' began as a weekly publication, based in New Delhi. Under the instruction of Jinnah, it became the official organ of the All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saleem Safi
Saleem Safi (Urdu, ps, ; born 7 March 1968) is a Pakistani journalist, columnist talk show host. He specializes in foreign policy, terrorism, Kashmir conflict, Afghanistan conflict and the politics of Pakistan. He is associated with Jang Media Group and hosts an Urdu talkshow on Geo News, called '' Jirga''. Early life and education Saleem Safi was born in the city of Mardan, in the KP province of Pakistan on 7 March 1968. He belongs to the Mulagore Pashtun tribe. He graduated from the University of Peshawar and is based in Islamabad. Career Safi specialises in issues concerning Politics of Pakistan, Afghan Conflict, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Current affairs and Foreign relations of Pakistan.Afghan warlord 'aided Bin Laden' BBC News website, Published 11 January 2007, retrieved 14 August 2018 He hosts ''Jirga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamid Mir
Hamid Mir ( ur, حامد میر; born 23 July 1966) is a Pakistani journalist, columnist and writer. Born in Lahore to a journalistic family, Mir initially worked as a journalist with Pakistani newspapers. He has hosted the political talk show ''Capital Talk'' on Geo News intermittently since 2002. He writes columns for Urdu as well as English newspapers, both national and international. He has been a contributor to the Global Opinions section of ''The Washington Post'' since June 2021. He is well-known for his stance against the dominance of the Establishment in Pakistan. Hamid Mir has survived two assassination attempts, has been banned from television three times, and has lost his job twice due to his stand for press freedom and human rights. Mir is the only journalist in the world to have interviewed Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. During his career, Mir has also interviewed various world leaders which includes former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, US Secr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahzeb Khanzada
Shahzeb Khanzada ( ur, شاہ زیب خانزادہ; Born 20 September 1986) is a Pakistani journalist, columnist and news anchor, currently hosting a Telivison program '' Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath'' on Geo News. Personal life Shahzeb was born on September 20, 1986 in Karachi, Pakistan, to a Khanzada Rajput family. He is a descendant of Raja Nahar Khan, who was a Rajput ruler of Mewat in the 14th century. Career In 2009, Shahzeb started his career with Business Plus TV channel. He then hosted program To the Point on Express News. In 2013, he won the Best Anchorperson Award in the 4th Pakistan Media Awards 4th Pakistan Media Awards January 11, 2014 ---- Best Film: ''Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'' ---- Best Drama Serial - ''Satellite'': '' Zindagi Gulzar Hai'' ---- Best Drama Serial - ''Terrestrial'': '' Anokha Laadla (season 3)'' ---- Best Televi .... Currently, he is host of the program "Aaj Shahzaib Khanzada Kay Sath" at Geo News. References {{DEFAULTSORT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sohail Warraich
Suhail Warraich (born 8 November 1961) is a Pakistani journalist, television host, analyst and media personality. Warraich's most popular programme is Ek Din Geo k Sath on Geo News every Saturday and Sunday. He also shares his opinions on the talk show ''Meray Mutabiq'' along with host Maria Memon and on many other Pakistani television programs. Early life and career Warraich was born in Jauharabd , Khushab (a district in Punjab, Pakistan). He belongs to ''Warraich'' clan of the Jat community. Warraich holds a master's degree in English literature from the University of the Punjab. He has been affiliated with GEO TV since its inception and had started his career in journalism through print media in December 1985.Profile of Sohail Warraich on Pakistan Herald newspaper Retri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imran Aslam (journalist)
Imran Aslam (1952 – 2 December 2022) was a Pakistani journalist, screenwriter and media personality from Pakistan.Profile of Imran Aslam on journalismpakistan.com website Published 14 December 2015, Retrieved 26 September 2022 Early life and career Imran Aslam was born in Madras (Now Chennai, India) in 1952. He studied in London in the 70s in .Profile of Imran Aslam on pakistanherald.com ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the four provinces, two autonomous territories, and one federal territory of a parliamentary democratic republic, constitutionally called the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Effecting the Westminster system for governing the state, the government is mainly composed of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, in which all powers are vested by the Constitution in the Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Supreme Court. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts and amendments of the Parliament, including the creation of executive institutions, departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court. By constitutional powers, the President promulgates ordinances and passes bills. The President acts as the ceremonial figurehead while the people-el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Rupee
The Pakistani rupee ( ur, / ALA-LC: ; currency symbol, sign: Re (singular) and Rs (plural); ISO 4217, ISO code: PKR) is the official currency of Pakistan since 1948. The coins and notes are issued and controlled by the central bank, namely State Bank of Pakistan. In Pakistani English, large values of rupees are Indian numbering system, counted in thousands; lakh (100,000); crore (ten-millions); Indian numbering system, Arab (billions); Indian numbering system, kharab (100 billion). Numbers are still grouped in thousands (123,456,789 rather than 12,34,56,789 as written in India) History The word ''rūpiya'' is derived from the Sanskrit word ''rūpya'', which means "wrought silver, a coin of silver", in origin an adjective meaning "shapely", with a more specific meaning of "stamped, impressed", whence "coin". It is` derived from the noun ''rūpa'' "shape, likeness, image". ''Rūpaya'' was used to denote the coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his reign from 1540 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PEMRA
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ( ur, ) is an independent and constitutionally established federal institution responsible for regulating and issuing channel licenses for establishment of the mass media culture, print and electronic media. Codified under the Article 19: Chapter I of the Constitution of Pakistan, it has jurisdiction to impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of the religion, the integrity, national security of Pakistan. Established on 1 March 2002, Pemra's principal objectives are to facilitate and regulate the private electronic mass-media industry and to improve the standards of information, education and entertainment. Its constitutional mandate is to enlarge the choice available to the people of Pakistan including news, current affairs, religious knowledge, art and culture as well as science and technology. On 28 June 2018 after the Supreme Court's order, Saleem Baig was appointed as the Chairman of PEMRA. Constitutional sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imran Khan
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi ( ur}; born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician and former Cricket captain who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 to until April 2022, when he was ousted through a no-confidence in the National Assembly. He is the founder and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Born to a Niazi Pashtun family in Lahore, Khan graduated from Keble College, University of Oxford, England, in 1975. He began his international cricket career at age 18, in a 1971 Test series against England. Khan played until 1992, served as the team's captain intermittently between 1982 and 1992,Pakistan Test Captaincy record . '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shehbaz Sharif
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (Urdu, Punjabi: , ; born 23 September 1951) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who is currently serving as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan, in office since 11 April 2022. He is the current president of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N). Previously in his political career, he served as the Chief Minister of Punjab three times, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Punjab. Shehbaz was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in 1988 and to the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1990. He was again elected to the Punjab Assembly in 1993 and named Leader of the Opposition. He was elected as chief minister of Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, for the first time on 20 February 1997. After the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état, Shehbaz along with his family spent years of self-exile in Saudi Arabia, returning to Pakistan in 2007. Shehbaz was appointed Chief Minister for a second term after the PML-N's victory in Punja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
