Associated Press Of Pakistan - Karachi

The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) began its journey in 1947 upon the independence of Pakistan. Initially run through a Trust, financial difficulties led the Government to take control of the agency through an Ordinance called the "Associated Press of Pakistan (Taking Over) Ordinance 1961" on June 15, 1961. Journalists were allowed to remain independent and were not considered government or semi-government employees, being subject instead to Labour Laws that cover the Newspaper Industry in Pakistan. On October 19, 2002, APP was converted into a Corporation, gaining a semi-government media status and being renamed the Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC). It is no longer administered by Labour Laws and its rules are yet to be notified by the Establishment Division, with the  

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Managing Director appointed by the Government. Despite the change in status, APP journalists still have the professional freedom to pursue their work.

APPC is Pakistan's premier national news agency, made up of highly qualified and experienced editorial staff. It is committed to upholding excellent journalistic traditions of objectivity and accuracy, as well as adhering to the code of ethics for responsible journalism. News from APP is rarely contradicted. The agency is responsible for covering all important developments and events both in Pakistan and abroad, without prejudice and with a professional approach.

Starting out in small buildings in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi with reporters using bulky typewriters and noisy tele-printers, APP has since grown into a modern