The Nation announces collaboration with The New York Times

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 30 August 2024 | JP Staff Report

The Nation has formed a licensing agreement with The New York Times, introducing an eight-page supplement. This collaboration aims to bring premier international journalism to its readers in Pakistan.
Summary

ISLAMABAD—The Nation newspaper has announced a new licensing agreement with The New York Times, marking a significant collaboration in the media landscape of Pakistan.

According to Salman Masood, Editor of The Nation, this partnership will allow the Pakistani newspaper to feature The New York Times International Report on Saturdays and Sundays. Starting August 31, The Nation subscribers will receive an eight-page supplement of The International Report, showcasing top-tier international journalism, opinion pieces, and lifestyle content curated from The New York Times.

The New York Times, widely regarded as a global 'paper of record,' is renowned for its authoritative and independent journalism. This collaboration is set to enhance The Nation’s offerings by providing readers in Pakistan with access to world-class reporting and analysis.

The Nation, a publication of the Nawa-i-Waqt Group, has been a cornerstone of quality journalism in Pakistan since 1986, alongside its sister publication, the Urdu-language Daily Nawa-i-Waqt.

Key Points

The Nation partners with The New York Times.
Collaboration includes an eight-page supplement on weekends.
Supplement features top-tier international journalism.
The partnership starts on August 31.
The Nation has been a key player in Pakistan's media since 1986.

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