Founded in 2007 by Zafar Siddiqi, Samaa TV was created to offer a fresh perspective in the Pakistani news industry through Jaag Broadcasting Systems. Siddiqi, an experienced media entrepreneur who also founded CNBC Arabiya, launched the channel on December 25, 2007, to provide high-quality Urdu-language reporting. Today, the network is owned by Aleem Khan, a well-known politician and businessman, who acquired the company through his firm, Park View Limited. Today, Samaa TV focuses on delivering a variety of content, including political news, sports updates, and entertainment stories. The network is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, but it has a massive reach, broadcasting live from five major cities across the country—including Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar—to keep viewers informed on both local and international events. Their digital site, samaa.tv, serves as a hub for those looking for real-time news and streaming media. One interesting fact: The word "Samaa" is the Urdu word for "sky" or "heaven," which was chosen to represent the broad and limitless scope of the network's news coverage.