Dunya News HD (Urdu: دنیا نیوز) is a 24 hours Urdu language news and current affairs television channel from Pakistan. It is governed and operated by the National Communication Services (NCS) Pvt. Ltd. Its head office is situated at Lahore. Dunya News was founded and is owned by the Pakistani businessman and politician Mian Amer Mahmood and is part of the larger Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) – a group of universities, colleges and organizations.[1] It has numerous, news-centred television shows, like Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath[2] and On The Front as well as satirical infotainment shows like Hasb-e-Haal.[3]
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| Country | Pakistan |
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| Broadcast area | South Asia, United Kingdom, United States and Middle East |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu |
| Picture format | 16:9 (1080i, HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mian Amer Mahmood |
| Sister channels | Dunya Entertainment, Lahore News |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 December 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | Dunyanews.tv |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Dunya News Live | Watch Live |
The channel has an online stream available on its website Watch Live. It is one of the most-watched television news channels in Pakistan.[4] The channel ranked 3rd in its news category.
History
Dunya News began transmission in 2008.[5] The channel is known for a center-right news policy orientation.[1] It has also been involved in controversy known as Mediagate.
Dunya News broadcast Pakistan's two most popular satirical news programs, Hasb-e-Haal and Mazaaq Raat.[1] Hasb-e-Haal has been a ratings hit for the channel, with the deft, often bitingly subtle comedy of the actor Sohail Ahmed resonating with a large audience. Mazaaq Raat consists of an ensemble cast and is hosted by Vasay Chaudhry. It is shot in front of a live studio audience.
Since August 2015, it has made the show Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath, hosted by the veteran journalist Kamran Khan (currently president and editor-in-chief of Dunya Media Group).[6][2][3]
Popular shows
- Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath Watch Show on official Link
- Hasb e Haal Watch Show
- Mazaaq Raat Show Watch Mazaq Raat Show
- Nuqta e Nazar Watch Nuqta e Nazar Show
- On The Front With Kamran Shahid Watch the Show
- Peyam-E-Subh Watch The Show
- Think Tank Watch Think Tank Show k
- Sawal Awam Watch Sawal Awam Ka Show Ka
- Ikhtilafi Note Watch Ikhtilafai Note
Former shows
- Mahaaz
- Meray Agay
- Meri Dharti Meri Dunya
- Miss Dunya (2010)
- Police File
- Policy Matters
- Saboot
- Speed
- Aik Din Dunya Ke Saath
- Buttameezain
- Crossfire
- dUNYA Meray Agay
- Dunya Today
- Dunya @ 8 with Malick
- Deen-o-Danish
- In Session with Asma Chaudhary
- Dunya Taiz Ter
- Hari Mirchain
- Jaago Dunya
- Kyun
- Khari Baat
- Top Story
- Talash
- News Watch