Pakistan Urdu News: Where to Read and Watch It

Looking for Pakistan’s news in Urdu — not in English? You are in the majority: Urdu outlets reach far more Pakistanis than the English press. Here is exactly where to read and watch Urdu news, organised by medium, with what each one is best for.

Where to Read Urdu News

Websites: jang.com.pk (Daily Jang), express.pk (Daily Express), dunyanews.tv, arynews.tv, samaa.tv and humnews.pk all run full Urdu news operations online — free, updated through the day. E-papers: every major daily publishes its print edition as a free e-paper each morning — the best way to read the paper as it was laid out. Apps: the channels’ and papers’ apps push breaking alerts faster than any website refresh. Our complete Pakistan Urdu News guide profiles each outlet.

Where to Watch Urdu News

Live TV: Geo News, ARY News, Dunya News, Samaa TV, Express News, 92 News, Hum News, Bol News, Aaj News, GNN and PTV News — all Urdu-first (PTV also runs English bulletins). YouTube: every channel livestreams free on its verified YouTube channel and posts bulletin clips within minutes — the easiest way to watch from abroad. Prime time: 8–11 PM talk shows are where the day’s politics gets argued; the 9 PM khabarnama-style bulletins summarise the day.

Radio and Audio

Radio Pakistan still broadcasts Urdu news bulletins nationwide on medium wave and FM, and FM stations in every major city carry hourly Urdu headlines. For commuters and areas with weak internet, radio remains the most reliable Urdu news medium — no smartphone required.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Urdu news website in Pakistan?

Jang (jang.com.pk) and Express Urdu (express.pk) lead in readership; the TV channels’ sites — Geo Urdu, ARY, Dunya, Samaa — are equally strong for breaking news. Pick two and cross-check between them.

How can I watch Pakistani Urdu news live from abroad?

Every major channel livestreams free on its verified YouTube channel — Geo News, ARY News, Dunya News, Samaa TV, Express News, 92 News and Hum News all do. Their apps also stream live internationally.

Is PTV News in Urdu?

Mostly — PTV News broadcasts primarily in Urdu with some English bulletins. It is the state broadcaster, so its framing is official; pair it with a private channel for balance.