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]
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.
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]
