Asif Saleem Mitha
Editor-in-Chief & Founder
Nawa-e-Jang London is nearing its Silver Jubilee. For the past twenty-five years, this newspaper has been continuously published from the capital of the United Kingdom, London, and has earned a reputable position among Urdu-speaking communities across Britain and Europe.
Through consistent reporting, research-based journalism, and community engagement, Nawa-e-Jang has established a distinguished place on the global landscape of Urdu media.
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A Milestone in Urdu Journalism — The First Website
Nawa-e-Jang demonstrated its commitment to innovation by becoming
the first Urdu newspaper in Britain and Europe to launch a dedicated website.
This website played a vital role in connecting Urdu readers across the world. Over time, Nawa-e-Jang Online began to be read in more than forty countries, giving it a digital lead over other Urdu publications.
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A Free Metro-Style Newspaper
One of the unique features of Nawa-e-Jang London was its free metro-style distribution model.
In its early years, the newspaper was distributed across many areas of London, including:
Redhill
Reading
Slough
Luton
Ilford
Walthamstow
Green Street
Romford Road
Cricklewood
Willesden Green
Greenford
Southall
Hayes
Hounslow
Croydon
Tooting
Balham
The newspaper was regularly delivered to high streets, butcher shops, mosques, and community centers, creating a broad and accessible readership—an approach that set new standards in Urdu print media.
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Expansion Across the UK and Europe
After its initial success, Nawa-e-Jang expanded its reach into major cities across the United Kingdom:
Birmingham
Manchester
Bury/Oldham
Bradford
Halifax
Liverpool
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Dundee
In Europe, especially in Belgium, Nawa-e-Jang enjoyed a strong readership and market presence.
With correspondents appointed across Pakistan, the UK, and Europe, the newspaper ensured timely, credible, and well-researched reporting for its readers.
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Investigative Journalism and Special Publications
Over the past twenty-five years, Nawa-e-Jang has published thousands of special editions and feature pages.
During the tenure of London Mayor Boris Johnson, the newspaper published a special supplement distributed through London Transport, read by hundreds of thousands.
Nawa-e-Jang continuously highlighted real community issues, immigration challenges, human rights concerns, social problems, and diaspora struggles, earning exceptional respect and trust within the community.
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A Strong Bond with the Community
Nawa-e-Jang has always represented the concerns of the South Asian community in Britain.
The newspaper has regularly published:
Interviews of community leaders
Coverage of Pakistani and Indian cultural events
Reports on the achievements of business figures
Educational features for the younger generation
Issues faced by Pakistanis across Europe
These efforts made Nawa-e-Jang not just a newspaper, but a true voice of the community.
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A Historic Moment — The Silver Jubilee
Completing twenty-five years of uninterrupted publication is a remarkable achievement for any newspaper.
The Silver Jubilee of Nawa-e-Jang London stands as a historic milestone not only for the institution itself but also for the Urdu language, Urdu journalism, and the South Asian community living in the UK.
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Nawa-e-Jang London — From Local to Global Journalism
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A New Milestone — Launch of “Punjab Qiyadat” in Pakistan
After achieving global success, Nawa-e-Jang London strengthened its presence in Pakistan by launching a new local newspaper in Punjab under the title “Punjab Qiyadat.”
This initiative is aimed at delivering regional news, local issues, and the voice of the people more effectively across Punjab.
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Phase One — Publication from Five Divisions
Punjab Qiyadat is currently being published from the following key cities and divisions of Punjab:
Bahawalpur
Multan
Sahiwal
Lahore
Gujranwala
This coverage has created new opportunities for highlighting local politics, social issues, agriculture, economy, and regional developments across Punjab.
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Phase Two — Expansion to Eight Divisions
The next phase of Punjab Qiyadat is already under development. Soon, the publication will expand to additional major divisions of Punjab:
Faisalabad
Sargodha
Rawalpindi
Gujrat
Dera Ghazi Khan
This expansion is set to bring a new dimension to regional journalism in Pakistan.
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Punjab’s First Truly “Every-Division Local Newspaper”
Once these phases are complete, Punjab Qiyadat will become the first-ever newspaper in Punjab to be published from every division of the province.
It aims to:
✔ Provide local news tailored to each region’s culture and needs
✔ Focus on grassroots reporting rather than centralised narratives
✔ Present issues from South Punjab to North Punjab with equal importance
✔ Offer special pages dedicated to local identity and concerns
This initiative is being regarded as a significant breakthrough in Pakistan’s regional journalism.
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The Vision — Integrating Local and Global Journalism
The launch of Punjab Qiyadat is more than just a publishing expansion.
It reflects Nawa-e-Jang’s broader mission —
to strengthen journalism both globally and locally,
and to bring the voice of the people directly to their doorstep.
