Roznama 92 News launched in Lahore

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 April 2017

Roznama 92 News has officially launched in Lahore and plans to start publishing in Karachi and Islamabad soon. Irshad Arif will serve as the group's editor.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – The 92 News Media Group has launched its Urdu language newspaper from Lahore with publishing in Karachi and Islamabad to start soon.

Roznama 92 News hit the newsstands on April 10. Irshad Arif is the paper’s group editor.

The group that also operates 92 News Television has plans to bring out an English language newspaper once its Urdu project is completed.

Key Points

Launch date: April 10, 2023
Initial publication in Lahore with expansion to Karachi and Islamabad
Irshad Arif appointed as group editor
Plans for an English newspaper after Urdu launch
Operated by 92 News Media Group

Relevant Topics

Roznama 92 News

Urdu Language

Lahore

Newspaper Launch

Irshad Arif

92 News Television

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