AsiaOne News launches in Pakistan, offering global perspectives with regional depth. With international anchors and a digital-first strategy, it aims to redefine English-language journalism and attract global and local audiences alike.
Karachi, July 28, 2025 — MediaBites Report
A new chapter in Pakistani broadcast journalism begins with the launch of AsiaOne News, an English-language news channel aiming to bridge global perspectives with South Asian realities.
Broadcasting from its Karachi headquarters, AsiaOne is helmed by a team of internationally renowned anchors and journalists, predominantly from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The channel promises credible, diverse, and digitally-forward coverage on politics, economics, culture, and global affairs, targeting both local professionals and international audiences.
Mansoor Waheed Malik, a senior executive behind the initiative, shared on LinkedIn:
“We planned it, executed it, and launched AsiaOne News — all in just one month! AsiaOne sets a new benchmark, opening doors for global collaboration in English news.”
Leading the newsroom is Naveed Qamar, appointed Director of News, signaling the channel’s commitment to high editorial standards.
AsiaOne emerges at a time when Pakistan’s previous experiments with English news channels—such as Geo English, Express 24/7, and DawnNews—faced early exits due to limited traction and the dominance of Urdu media. But the tide may be turning, with AsiaOne’s launch and signs of an upcoming English-language channel from Pakistan Television (PTV).
With a bold content strategy, global team, and digital-first approach, AsiaOne News is positioning itself not just as a TV channel, but as a platform for redefining English-language journalism in Pakistan and beyond. Whether it can succeed where others struggled remains a compelling question—but for now, it marks a promising and ambitious start.
