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Independent Urdu celebrates its third anniversary

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 24 April 2022

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Independent Urdu celebrates its third anniversary
Independent Urdu is celebrating its third anniversary in Pakistan, marking three years of credible journalism since its launch in 2019. The event included participation from the core team and staff.

ISLAMABAD—Independent Urdu, the local version of UK-based The Independent, has completed three years of successful operations in Pakistan.

The office organized an event to celebrate the anniversary in which the core team members, staff, and others participated.

Independent Urdu started operations in 2019. Credible journalism and well-researched reports have been the hallmark of the news outlet.

KEY POINTS:

  • Independent Urdu launched in 2019.
  • Celebrated third anniversary in Islamabad.
  • Event attended by core team and staff.
  • Focus on credible journalism and well-researched reports.
  • Part of the UK-based The Independent family.

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