Hum News

Hum News
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
Ownership
OwnerHum Network Limited
Sister channelsHum TV
Hum Sitaray
Hum Pashto 1
Hum Masala
History
Launched11 May 2018; 5 years ago (2018-05-11)
Links
WebsiteOfficial Website
Availability
Streaming media
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Hum News is a Pakistani 24-hour Urdu news channel. Based in Islamabad, the channel is a business unit of Hum Television Network (HNL), her Other sister channels belonging to Network are Hum TV, Hum Masala and Hum Sitaray.

The transmission of the channel started on 11 May 2018. Hum News has bureaus in five major cities of Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar with reporters in every major urban center of Pakistan. Arrangements with special correspondents enable Hum News to cover stories from major cities of the world.

Footprint

Hum News is available on Satellite PakSat-1R at 38.0 Degree and coordinates are, Downlink Frequency: 3793 MHz, Symbol Rate: 4444Ksym/s, FEC: 3/4, Polarity: Vertical. Hum News is available on these parameters in Pakistan and Middle East.

Staff

Key staff members of Hum News are

  • President: Sultana Siddiqui
  • CEO: Duraid Qureshi
  • Head of Programming: Akhtar V Azeem
  • Director News: Rehan Ahmed
  • Senior producer: Tammar Abbas
  • producer: Danyal Sajid

Anchors

  • Program ‘Pakistan Tonight’: Syed Samar Abbas
  • Program ‘Newsline’: Maria Zulfiqar
  • Program ‘Pakistan Ka Sawal’: Saad ul Hasan
  • Program ‘Khabar aur Tajzia’: Muzammil Suharwardi
  • Program ‘Power Politicals’: Adil Abbasi

Programs

Hum News’ current weekday schedule consists mostly of rolling news programming during daytime hours, followed by in-depth news, informative and analysis based programs during the evening and prime time hours.

Being one of the youngest News channel in Pakistan, Hum News focuses on a younger demographic. Its bulletins boast highest number of news stories on sports, entertainment, women affairs, youth issues and climate change. Hum News also carries bell to bell coverage of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 5 days a week.

Hum News was the first channel to broadcast First Lady Bushra Bibi’s interview, besides that Hum News has done programs with the President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Governors and Chief Ministers of Provinces and several Federal Ministers. Hum News has a very versatile programming schedule which includes a variety of infotainment, political, religious and social shows.

  • Subah Say Agay: is a morning show, hosted by Ovais Mangalwala and Shiffa Yousafzai. This program airs five times a week from Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM (PST). This is an infotainment show consisting of different segments for all age groups.[1]
  • Pakistan Ka Sawal: Hum News flagship prime time show Pakistan Ka Sawal is hosted by Saad ul Hassan. This program airs on Friday and Saturday at 7 PM (PST). This show is based on lead stories of the day and he issue/ topic is discussed with related guests.[2]
  • Hum Awaz: A Roadshow from Karachi highlighting the social and environmental issues and its remedies, this show is hosted by Zunaib Khanzada. You can watch it every Sunday at 7 PM (PST).[3]
  • Pakistan Tonight: Another Prime Time talk-show of Hum News, hosted by Syed Samar Abbas. This program airs on weekends from Friday to Sunday at 8 PM (PST). This show includes all the top news and political stories.[4]
  • Newsline: It’s another weekends prime time show hosted by Dr Maria Zulfiqar Khan. This show highlights current affairs, political stories and social issues too. This program airs on weekends from Friday to Sunday, at 10 PM (PST).[5]
  • Khabar Aur Tajzia: Muzammil Suharwardi hosts a political talkshow Khabar Aur Tajzia on weekends. This program airs on Saturday and Sunday, at 5:30 PM (PST). This show includes topics that are related to current affairs and political issues.[6]

Special Shows

  • 60 hours to Glory (PATS):

Hum News collaborated with ISPR and produced the first ever military reality show 60 HOURS TO GLORY based on 4th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition.[7]

  • Hum Investigates:

Hum Investigates consists of well researched and well produced documentaries based on politics, social issues, historical figures and events.[8]

  • Main Nahi Hum:

This program highlights social issues which are normally ignored and questions social stigmas of our society. Muniba Mazari hosts the program.[9]

  • Game Plan:

A special sports show based on critical analysis with cricket experts.[10]

  • Cover Page:

An entertainment show contains news and updates about entertainment industry, also about new film releases both national and international.[11]

Hum News Special Transmissions

Hum News has done special transmission on all special occasions like Independence Day, Elections, Iqbal Day, Kashmir Day, Quaid’s Day, Women’s Day and many more.

  • SIUT Transmission:[12]
  • New Year Special Transmission:[13]
  • Hum News Budget Special Transmission:[14]
  • Election Transmission 2018:[15]
  • By Election Transmission:[16]

Hum News Special for Overseas

While COVID-19 was on peak, there was a communication gap between government officials and overseas Pakistani’s stuck in other countries, to overcome this issue Hum News launched a program with Special Assistant to PM Zulfi Bokhari.

Ramadan Transmissions

In Ramadan, Hum news airs special Ramadan transmission.

PSL Special Show

Hum news launched a sports show specially based on Pakistan Super League, which included a comprehensive analysis on teams, players and matches.

Hum Women Leader Awards

Hum News is the only channel to award the efforts of women leaders around the Pakistan, and these Awards airs every year on Hum news.[citation needed]

Hosts

  • Mansoor Ali Khan
  • Syed Sammer Abbas
  • Taha Siddique
  • Fazeela Sahiba
  • Maria Zulfiqar
  • Lubna Abbas
  • Rabia Ahsan
  • Adil Abbasi

Programming

  • Power Political with Adil Abbasi
  • Pakistan Tonight
  • Agenda Pakistan
  • Subhay Se Aaghay
  • Main Nahin HUM
  • HUM Investigates

Islamabad bureau/reporters

  • Ibrahim Raja - Bureau Chief
  • Sarfraz Raja
  • Tariq Mahmood Malik
  • Javed Soomro
  • Nauman Maqsood
  • Farid Sabri
  • Rehan Syed
  • Faizan Khan
  • Muhammad Zareef
  • Zoohraiz Bangish

See also

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