A blog post about an Islamic Urdu language daily newspaper from Pakistan. In the age of instant communication, something as simple as a newspaper may seem antiquated and outdated. But not so fast! The Daqoiqul Akhbar is a Pakistani Urdu language newspaper that’s been around for more than a century, and it still resonates with readers today. Every day, this paper combines international news coverage with local stories, all of which are perfect for an audience living in a developing country. But even more importantly, it’s a publication that embraces diversity. Whether you want to learn something new from the traditional Islamic teachings or from the modern-day Pakistani culture, you’ll be able to have your favorite news read out to you in Urdu. The headline on every paper reads, “Laa Inqiyam Haalayahi!.” This essentially means “May God bless this paper!” and it shows how much emphasis this publication puts on religious values. The Daqoiqul Akhbar is the only Urdu language daily newspaper in Pakistan. It started publication on February 4, 1906, while Pakistan was still under British rule. Its publishing office is based in Karachi, while its printing press is based in Lahore. The paper was put on hiatus for some time after the partition of 1947, but it resumed news writing on September 29th, 1950. Since then it has gone on to become Pakistan’s most popular newspaper, delivering news throughout the country along with its international coverage. In 2015, there were more than 800,000 copies distributed daily in Pakistan. In 2016, the number of copies distributed each day jumped to more than a million. The Daqoiqul Akhbar is taught in Pakistani schools and colleges to help students learn Urdu. As a result, a lot of well-educated people in Pakistan read it in order to keep up with events and world news in their native language. Its motto is “Laa Inqiyam Haalayahi” (may God bless this paper!) and it plays an important role in keeping the Pakistani community together through communication. The Daqoiqul Akhbar has won many awards, including the Freedom of Expression Award from the Pakistan Post Office. The jury praised its “understanding of freedom of expression” and said that “this paper published articles on sensitive issues, even if it meant for their own community.” But not only do they pay attention to important news events—they also provide an important source of entertainment. With its extensive magazine section, this paper really takes the time to entertain you with interesting facts, famous quotes, and even hilarious cartoons. A fan page on Facebook has more than 520,000 followers who are ready to post their favorite parts every day. 8eeb4e9f32 17
- reroccongkore