The Nation is an English-language newspaper in Pakistan. It is published by Majid Nizami and edited by Shireen M. Mazari. Mazari replaced Arif Nizami on 7 September, 2009 who was earlier sacked by his uncle and the Waqt Media Group editor-in-chief and pulisher Majid Nizami..

The roots of The Nation trace back to 1940 when Nawa-i-Waqt was formed. The English paper itself was launched towards the end of 1986 by Arif Nizami. The Nation is internationally the most quoted Pakistani newspaper. The Nation rivals two Karachi-based dailys, Dawn and The News International

It also provides a special daily feature section, The Nation Plus, which covers the world of glamour, showbiz, entertainment, the performing arts, and literature, as well as a special Young Nation section for the younger reader, and a special Log On section for those interested in IT.

See also

• List of newspapers in Pakistan

Notes

1. "Shireen Mazari replaces Arif Nizami as Editor The Nation" Daily Times, 8 September, 2009

External links

• nation.com.pk Official web site
• The Nation Profile at APNS