Another news channel on the horizon

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 19 October 2014

92 News is set to launch as Pakistan's first HD news channel this year. It aims to contribute to the health and education sectors and has job openings for various positions.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: 92 News, Pakistan's first HD news, current affairs and infotainment channel will go on air this year, according to its advertisement published Sunday.

The advert seeking candidates for a string of positions tells them to "be a part of a dynamic team led by top media professionals.

The channel is a project by Pakistan's leading group of industries, which is also making major contributions in the development of health and education sectors, says the advert.

The channel will have its headquarters in Lahore with strong hubs in Karachi and Islamabad as well.

Key Points

92 News will go on air this year.
It is Pakistan's first HD news channel.
The headquarters will be in Lahore.
Job positions are being advertised now.
The channel is backed by a leading industrial group.

Relevant Topics

92 News

NEW Channel

Islamabad

JOB Opportunities

Media Professionals

PAK Media

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