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92 Pakistani newspapers in the directory

Rooted in the pre-independence era, the national print media tradition spans over seven decades of continuous publishing history. English-language journalism is led by Dawn, founded in 1941 by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and recognized for its progressive editorial stance. The Urdu-language market is dominated by Daily Jang, the country's largest circulation broadsheet, alongside Nawaiwaqt, a conservative daily established in 1940. The News International serves as another major English publication under the Jang Group umbrella. Beyond English and Urdu, regional publications print daily editions in Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi to serve provincial readerships. Paperboy indexes 92 Pakistani newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-05-30

ALL NEWSPAPERS(92)

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Akhbar Urdupoint

Lahore, Punjab

UrduPoint is a major Urdu-language news portal based in Lahore, Pakistan. Established in 2000, it serves as a comprehensive digital daily covering national politics, international affairs, sports, and entertainment. It is widely recognized as one of the most visited websites in Pakistan, providing real-time news updates.

Alqamar Online

Islamabad, Islamabad

Alqamar Online is a prominent Urdu language digital news platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of national and international news, political analysis, and social issues. The publication is well-regarded for its opinion columns and maintains a significant online presence serving the Urdu-speaking community.

Awami Awaz

Karachi, Sindh

Awami Awaz is a prominent daily newspaper based in Karachi, Pakistan. Primarily serving the Sindhi-speaking population, it covers regional, national, and international news, politics, and social issues. It is recognized as one of the most influential and widely circulated Sindhi language publications in the country.

Business Recorder

Karachi, Sindh

Founded in 1965 as Pakistan's first financial daily, this publication serves as a primary source for the country’s business, corporate, and economic intelligence. It is widely recognized by professionals and policymakers for its analytical reporting on trade, finance, and industrial policy within the South Asian region.

Chasham E Watan

Rawalpindi, Punjab

Chasham E Watan is an Urdu language weekly newspaper published from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It provides coverage of regional news, community events, and political developments within the Punjab province. The publication serves as a local voice for the Rawalpindi and Islamabad metropolitan areas, focusing on grassroots issues and public affairs.

Chitral News

Chitral, North West Frontier

Serving as a vital information hub for the remote Chitral region, this independent digital publication provides comprehensive coverage of local socio-political issues, cultural heritage, and regional development. It is notable for bridging the information gap for the global Chitrali diaspora while maintaining a primary focus on the daily challenges and achievements of the local community.

Chitral Times

Chitral, North-West Frontier

Serving as a prominent source of regional news, this Urdu-language publication provides essential coverage of local events, cultural issues, and socio-political developments in the Chitral district. It is widely recognized for bridging the information gap for the mountainous region’s residents and the global Chitrali diaspora through its dedicated online platform.

CNewsWorld

Karachi, Sindh

CNewsWorld is an English-language news portal based in Karachi, Pakistan, providing coverage of corporate developments, current affairs, and business trends. The publication serves as a digital news platform focusing on national and international stories, catering to professional audiences interested in Pakistani business and industry news.

Daily Aaj

Islamabad, Islamabad

Established in 1989, this prominent Urdu-language daily serves as a vital source of news and analysis with a particular emphasis on the socio-political developments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the federal capital. It is widely recognized for its extensive regional reporting and its role as a key journalistic voice for audiences across Northern Pakistan.

Daily Alakhbar

Islamabad, Islamabad

Daily Alakhbar is an Urdu-language newspaper published from Islamabad, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, international news, regional issues, and sports. As a significant voice in the capital, it serves a diverse readership across the country with its analysis and editorial commentary on domestic affairs.

Daily Ausaf

Islamabad, Islamabad

Operating from Islamabad, this Urdu-language newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of national and regional news with a specific focus on the political developments and socioeconomic issues affecting Pakistan. It serves a broad readership by delivering daily updates that reflect the perspectives of the capital’s media landscape.

Daily Azadi Swat

Karachi, Sindh

Daily Azadi Swat is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper based in Mingora, Swat, serving the Malakand Division and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, regional politics, and social issues, catering to the information needs of the Swat Valley's diverse population.

Daily Azkaar

Islamabad, Islamabad

Daily Azkaar is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, regional news, and international affairs. The publication is recognized for its focus on the capital territory and serves as a significant platform for local socio-political discourse and community updates.

Daily Baad E Shimal

Gilgit, Baltistan

Serving as a prominent Urdu-language voice for the Gilgit-Baltistan region, this publication provides critical coverage of local socio-political developments, mountainous regional issues, and community affairs. It is widely recognized for its role in bridging the information gap for residents in Pakistan's northernmost territories, offering a localized perspective that national media outlets often overlook.

Daily Chakwal Nama

Chakwal, Punjab

Daily Chakwal Nama is an Urdu-language regional newspaper published from Chakwal, Pakistan. It focuses on providing localized news, administrative updates, and social issues specific to the Chakwal District. The publication serves as a vital information source for the local community, covering regional politics and community events.

Daily Dharti Karachi

Karachi, Sindh

Serving the Urdu-speaking population of Karachi, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news with a focus on regional political and socio-economic issues. It is recognized for its role in maintaining a direct channel of information for the local community, bridging the gap between urban developments and public discourse.

Daily Dunya

Quetta, Balochistan

Serving as a prominent Urdu-language publication based in Quetta, this newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, sociopolitical issues, and cultural affairs across Balochistan. It is widely recognized for its pivotal role in keeping local communities informed and shaping public discourse within one of Pakistan's most strategically significant provinces.

Daily Explorer

Sukkur, Sindh

The Daily Explorer is an English-language daily newspaper published from Sukkur, Pakistan. It focuses on regional news from the Sindh province while covering national political developments and international affairs. The publication serves as a vital information source for the English-speaking community in the interior Sindh region.

Daily Express

Islamabad, Islamabad

As one of Pakistan's most widely read Urdu-language newspapers, this publication maintains a significant national presence through its extensive network of regional editions and a robust digital platform. It is recognized for its bold editorial stance and comprehensive coverage of political, social, and international affairs, serving as a primary source of news for a vast and diverse audience across the country.

Daily Gujar Khan Express

Gojar Khan, Punjab

Daily Gujar Khan Express is an Urdu-language regional newspaper based in Gujar Khan, Pakistan. It provides local news, politics, and social coverage for the Rawalpindi District. The publication serves as a primary source of information for the tehsil's residents, focusing on community issues and regional development.

Daily Gujarkhan

Gojar Khan, Punjab

The Daily Gujarkhan is an Urdu-language newspaper based in Gujar Khan, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and community events within the Rawalpindi District. The publication serves as a vital information source for the regional population, focusing on grassroots issues and district administration updates.

Daily Gujrat

Gujrat, Punjab

Daily Gujrat is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper based in Gujrat, Pakistan. Serving the Punjab province, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, regional politics, and community events. The publication is a key information source for residents in Gujrat, Kharian, and surrounding districts, maintaining both print and digital presence.

Daily Ibrat

Haidarabad, Sindh

Established in 1958, this prominent Urdu-language publication serves as a key source of news for the Sindh province, particularly the city of Hyderabad. It is widely recognized for its extensive regional coverage and commitment to documenting the socio-political developments of the local community.

Daily Inqilab International

Lalmusa, Gujrat

Serving the Gujrat district and the wider Punjab region, this Urdu-language publication provides comprehensive coverage of local socio-political issues, community events, and regional news. It maintains a longstanding commitment to grassroots journalism, acting as a vital information bridge for readers seeking both provincial updates and national perspectives from the city of Lalmusa.

Daily Intekhab

Karachi, Sindh

Established as a prominent voice in regional journalism, this Urdu-language newspaper provides extensive coverage of political, social, and economic developments across Pakistan with a particular emphasis on the Sindh province. It serves a diverse readership by delivering timely news reports and editorial perspectives that reflect the complex socio-political landscape of the region.

Daily Islam

Sarhad, Sindh

Rooted in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, this prominent Urdu-language newspaper serves as a significant voice for conservative and religious discourse across Pakistan. It is widely recognized for its editorial commitment to Islamic values and its comprehensive coverage of socio-political developments from an indigenous perspective.

Daily Jaiza International

Lalamusa, Punjab

Daily Jaiza International is an Urdu-language newspaper published from Lalamusa, Pakistan. It provides coverage of regional news in the Gujrat district, national political developments, and international updates. The publication serves as a local voice for the community, featuring editorials, sports, and human-interest stories.

Daily Jang

Karachi, Sindh

As the oldest and largest Urdu-language newspaper in Pakistan, this publication has served as a cornerstone of the nation’s media landscape since its founding in 1939. It maintains a vast national reach and is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of political and social affairs, consistently shaping public opinion across the country.

Daily Jasarat

Karachi, Sindh

Established in 1970, this Karachi-based Urdu daily is widely recognized for its strong editorial focus on Islamic values and conservative socio-political perspectives. It maintains a significant readership among audiences who prioritize religious-nationalist discourse and comprehensive coverage of both regional and international affairs.

Daily Jinnah

Lahore, Punjab

Daily Jinnah is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper published in major Pakistani cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. It provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, international affairs, sports, and local news, serving as a significant voice in Pakistan's vernacular media landscape.

Daily Jurat

Lahore, Punjab

Rooted in a commitment to investigative journalism and socio-political analysis, this prominent Lahore-based Urdu newspaper provides extensive coverage of regional and national issues to a broad Pakistani readership. It is recognized for its long-standing role in the country’s media landscape, serving as a key source of information and editorial opinion for Urdu-speaking audiences.

Daily K2

Gilgit, Northern Areas

Established as one of the most prominent Urdu-language newspapers in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, this publication serves as a vital source of local news, regional politics, and socio-economic updates for the mountainous territory. It is widely recognized for its extensive reach and dedication to covering issues specifically relevant to the communities of northern Pakistan.

Daily Kawish

Haidarabad, Sindh

The Kawish is a Sindhi-language daily newspaper based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Established in 1991, it is one of the most widely circulated Sindhi newspapers in the country. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, politics, social issues, and current events affecting the Sindh province and beyond.

Daily Khabrain

Lahore, Punjab

Daily Khabrain is a leading Urdu-language newspaper published in Lahore, Pakistan. Founded by Zia Shahid, it is renowned for its wide circulation and comprehensive coverage of national politics, local news, and social issues, maintaining a significant presence in the Pakistani media landscape.

Daily Lahore Post

Lahore, Punjab

Daily Lahore Post is a prominent Urdu language newspaper published from Lahore, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, focusing on political developments, social issues, and sports. The publication serves as a key source of information for the Urdu-speaking population in the Punjab province.

Daily Mail News

Islamabad, Islamabad

Daily Mail News is an English-language daily newspaper based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Established to provide comprehensive coverage of national politics, international relations, and local news, it is widely read within diplomatic circles. The publication offers independent analysis and reporting on key socio-economic developments across the country.

Daily Messenger

Karachi, Sindh

The Daily Messenger is an English-language daily newspaper published from Karachi, Pakistan. It covers a range of national and international news, with a focus on regional developments, politics, and the economy in Sindh. The publication serves as an informative platform for the urban English-speaking demographic.

Daily Nai Baat

Lahore, Punjab

Launched in 2011, this prominent Urdu-language daily newspaper is headquartered in Lahore and maintains a significant readership across Pakistan through its extensive print and digital platforms. It is widely recognized for its investigative journalism and comprehensive coverage of national political affairs, social issues, and regional developments.

Daily Pakistan

Lahore, Punjab

Established in 1997, this prominent Lahore-based publication serves a vast Urdu-speaking audience by providing comprehensive coverage of national news, politics, and social issues. It has evolved into a significant digital media player, leveraging its extensive print legacy to maintain a wide readership across Pakistan and the global diaspora.

Daily Pegham International

Faisalabad, Punjab

Daily Pegham International is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, national politics, and international events. Serving the Punjab province, the publication focuses on social issues, sports, and business news catering to a diverse local readership.

Daily Post International

Islamabad, Islamabad

Daily Post International is an Urdu-language newspaper based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, international news, and local events within the capital region. The publication caters to a diverse readership, offering analysis on socio-economic issues, sports, and cultural developments across the country.

Daily Pukar

Gujrat, Punjab

Daily Pukar is an Urdu-language regional newspaper published from Gujrat, Pakistan. It provides coverage of local news, politics, and social issues within the Punjab province. The publication serves as a key source for community news and regional developments for the residents of Gujrat and surrounding areas.

Daily Qiyadat

Karachi, Sindh

Serving the diverse population of Karachi, this bilingual publication provides news coverage in both English and Sindhi to bridge language barriers within the regional media landscape. It is recognized for its commitment to local reporting and its role in keeping the Sindhi-speaking community informed on socio-political developments across Pakistan.

Daily Qudrat

Quetta, Balochistan

Daily Qudrat is a prominent Urdu-language newspaper based in Quetta, Pakistan. It serves as a vital news source for the Balochistan province, offering extensive coverage of regional politics, social issues, and national affairs. The publication also maintains editions in major cities like Islamabad and Karachi.

Daily Salam Gilgit

Gilgit, Northern Areas

Serving as a prominent Urdu-language voice for the Gilgit-Baltistan region, this newspaper provides essential local news coverage and socio-political analysis tailored to the interests of northern Pakistan's diverse mountain communities. It is recognized for its commitment to highlighting regional issues and maintaining a consistent digital presence that connects the diaspora and local residents with the latest developments in Gilgit.

Daily Taqat

Lahore, Punjab

Daily Taqat is a prominent Urdu language daily newspaper based in Lahore, Pakistan. Established to provide comprehensive national and international news coverage, it features sections on politics, sports, and entertainment. It serves a wide readership across major Pakistani cities, maintaining a significant influence in the regional media landscape.

Daily Thal Times

Bhakkar, Punjab

Daily Thal Times is a regional Urdu-language newspaper published in Bhakkar, Pakistan. It serves the Thal desert region, focusing on local news, politics, and social issues of the Punjab province. The publication provides essential coverage for the local community, highlighting agriculture and district administration developments.

Daily Times

Lahore, Punjab

Daily Times is a leading English-language newspaper based in Lahore, Pakistan. Established in 2002, it provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, international affairs, business, and social issues. Known for its liberal editorial stance, the publication serves an influential urban audience and maintains a significant digital presence.

Daily Ummat

Karachi, Sindh

Daily Ummat is a major Urdu-language newspaper based in Karachi, Pakistan. Known for its conservative and religious editorial stance, it provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, international affairs, and local news. It remains a significant voice within the country's vernacular media landscape, catering to a traditionalist readership.

Daily Ummat

Karachi, Sindh

Daily Ummat is a prominent Urdu-language daily newspaper published in Karachi, Pakistan. Known for its conservative and religious-political editorial stance, it provides extensive coverage of domestic politics, international affairs, and social issues. It remains a significant voice within the country's vernacular media landscape, catering to a large readership.