Express News HD is an

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language

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i television news channel based in

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, launched on 1 January 2008. It is owned by Lakson Group which also runs the country's third largest Urdu daily newspaper, ''

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''. The owners of the channel, launched ' Express 24/7', a 24-hour Pakistani English news channel on 5 February 2009.

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. 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. The launch of Express News also coincided with a dispute between

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and the then-serving president,

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underwent a temporary shutdown and had its main talk shows banned. Express News utilized this circumstance to expand its viewership, focusing on immediate and location-specific news coverage.

Editorial stance

The channel maintains a balanced, market-friendly

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approach and integrates

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into its current affairs coverage. It displays a

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socio-political leaning and a supportive attitude towards security and intelligence agencies. 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.

Current broadcast

* ''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''

Former broadcast

*Aks *Darling *E Tech *Game On Hai * Khabardaar

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