Daily Times (Pakistan)
English-language newspaper
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The Daily Times (DT) is an English-language newspaper that is simultaneously published from Lahore and Islamabad.[4]
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | Shehryar Taseer[citation needed] |
| Founder | Salman Taseer |
| Publisher | Media Times Limited[1][2] |
| Editor | Ali Kazam Waheed[3] |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Political alignment | Liberal, secular |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | M.M. Alam Road, Gulberg, Lahore |
| City |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Website | dailytimes |
| Free online archives | dailytimes |
The Daily Times is considered a left-leaning newspaper that promotes liberal and secular ideas.[5] It is a member of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society.[6]
History
Daily Times was launched on 9 April 2002 by Salman Taseer with Najam Sethi serving as its first editor-in-chief.[7][8] It struggled to attract advertisers in its early years. Later, it launched its lifestyle supplement, Sunday Times, which was included with the newspaper's Sunday edition.[8] At a time when social media was not prevalent, Sunday Times covered celebrity events and social gatherings, drawing substantial advertising revenue.[8] Over time, Sunday Times has become a major source of income for the newspaper.[8][5]
Notable columnists
Notable contributors and columnists for the Daily Times include:
