# Pakistan Observer

> Pakistan's oldest English-language daily newspaper, published in six cities. (iPhone/iPad app by CAPITAL PUBLICATIONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED.)

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- Developer: [CAPITAL PUBLICATIONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550056512)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pakistan-observer/id1550056510/reviews.md

## What is Pakistan Observer?

The Pakistan Observer is one of the oldest and widely read English-language daily newspaper of Pakistan. Published in six cities, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and Muzzafarabad. The newspaper was founded in 1988 by the veteran journalist late Zahid Malik.
The newspaper was first published on 1 November 1988 in Islamabad, making it the first newspaper to be published in the capital city. The newspaper is now led by Faisal Zahid Malik who is also the Editor in Chief. The head office is in the capital city Islamabad and it has 4 other offices in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Muzafarabad. Abdus Sattar former Foreign minister of Pakistan is the lead current affairs analyst of this newspaper. He focuses on international security.

## Key features

- Daily English-language news
- Coverage from six Pakistani cities
- Founded in 1988
- International security analysis
- Digital newspaper access

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pakistan-observer/id1550056510/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome News app

*2021-01-26, version 1.0*

This is the best kindle  app I’ve ever seen as it’s  user friendly . Also, shows the accurate news getting the news without endless biased  opinions.
Unlike other apps it has up to date news 
Moreover, has the the feature of live telecast which makes it exceptionally outstanding .I recommend downloading this app for the one who loves reading and at the same time wants a good accurate news.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2021-01-25, version 1.0*

What a great app,easy to use and has great news coverage of pakistan.Love this app and would want everyone to try it out

## Frequently asked questions about Pakistan Observer

### What is Pakistan Observer?

Pakistan Observer is one of the oldest and most widely read English-language daily newspapers in Pakistan. It was founded in 1988 and is published in six major cities.

### Where is Pakistan Observer published?

Pakistan Observer is published in six cities across Pakistan: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Muzaffarabad.

### Who founded Pakistan Observer?

The newspaper was founded in 1988 by the veteran journalist late Zahid Malik.

### What kind of news does Pakistan Observer cover?

Pakistan Observer covers general news and current affairs, with a focus on international security analysis from lead analyst Abdus Sattar, a former Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

### Is Pakistan Observer free to read?

Yes, Pakistan Observer is available for free. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does Pakistan Observer support?

Pakistan Observer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Pakistan Observer updated?

The app was last updated to version 3.0 on February 1, 2021. As a daily newspaper, its content is updated regularly.

### What is the user sentiment for Pakistan Observer?

Based on the available data, Pakistan Observer has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0 — 2021-02-01

Splash screen time optimisation.

### 2.0 — 2021-01-26

UI improvements on tabs

### 1.0 — 2021-01-25

No release notes.

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