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BBC Urdu (Urdu: بی بی سی اردو) is a digital television station covering the Indian subcontinent in the Urdu language. [1] It was the Urdu language station of the BBC World Service, accompanied by its website, which served as a news portal and provided online access to radio broadcasts.
In 2014, BBC started broadcasting the programme on Aaj TV under a partnership agreement. [2] In January 2021, BBC Urdu stopped broadcasting the programme on Aaj TV and terminated the agreement, citing interference with their editorial policy as one of the reasons, and moved distribution of the programme to YouTube and other online platforms. [3]
During this period, Yousafzai began writing under the pseudonym "Gul Makai" for the BBC Urdu website, where she documented the challenges faced by girls in accessing education under Taliban rule. Yousafzai's advocacy for education drew international attention and recognition. However, her activism also made her a political target.
BBC World Service Logo used since 2022 Type Radio broadcasting news, speech, discussions, public broadcaster Country United Kingdom Availability Worldwide Headquarters Broadcasting House, London Broadcast area Worldwide Owner BBC Key people Jonathan Munro Launch date 19 December 1932 ; 92 years ago (1932-12-19) Former names BBC Empire Service BBC Overseas Service External Services of the BBC ...
Wasatullah Khan Urdu: وسعت اللہ خان is a Pakistani journalist, columnist and host. [1] Has been associated with BBC Urdu since 1991. He authored a book on the 2010 Pakistan floods named Sailab Diaries (Flood Diaries). He is also a co-host of a talk-show Zara Hut Kay for Dawn News. [2] [3]
Safdar joined Pakistan Television Lahore as a newscaster in 1975. She remained associated with PTV till 1990. In January 1990, she went abroad with her family and joined BBC Urdu Service in London, where she worked as a newscaster till 2014. She did several broadcasting courses at the BBC. [1] [2] [3]
In May 1994 he joined the BBC Urdu Service while also serving as the chief political correspondent with the English daily The News International. Later he became head of the BBC Urdu service and helped found their website in October 1999. While with the BBC, he also worked on as an analyst on their The World Today programme.
TV Anchor/Host, columnist (BBC Urdu) Political Commentator: Years active: 2000 – present: Notable work: Faisla Aap Ka (TV show) Television: Hum News - earlier she worked for: PTV, GEO TV, ARY, Samaa TV, DAWN News, BOL Network, 92 News and Aaj News: Awards: The Peter Mackler Award For Courageous and Ethical Journalism in 2014