ARY News is rated Right-Center with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate ARY News Right-Center biased due to its alignment with pro-establishment and PTI-leaning perspectives in Pakistan’s political landscape. We rate the outlet Mostly Factual for reporting, as it often uses credible sources such as Reuters, but has occasionally demonstrated lapses in verification and accuracy.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.8)
Country: Pakistan
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
ARY News is a Pakistan-based 24/7 television and digital news outlet operating under the slogan “Har Lamha Bakhabar,” meaning “keeping viewers informed.” According to its About page, the network provides continuous coverage of national and international news, including politics, business, and entertainment, supported by a large network of correspondents across Pakistan and globally. The outlet publishes breaking news, analysis, blogs, and updated reports on developing stories.
Read our profile on Pakistan’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
ARY News is owned by Salman Iqbal, CEO and President of the ARY Digital Network, part of the Dubai-based ARY Group founded by Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob. The outlet is funded primarily through advertising revenue and operates as a commercial media entity within the broader ARY media conglomerate.
Analysis / Bias
ARY News is a general news outlet covering domestic and international affairs with a mix of original reporting and syndicated content. Reporting often includes straightforward coverage, such as CM Sindh orders fast-track completion of Karachi BRT Red Line, which presents government statements with minimal editorializing.
International stories, such as Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, frequently rely on external wire services like Reuters, indicating some use of credible sourcing. However, other coverage, such as Tehran sends 14-point proposal, relies on state-affiliated sources (e.g., Iranian media) with limited independent verification.
Editorially, ARY News is widely regarded as supportive of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reflecting a pro-establishment, right-leaning stance in Pakistan’s political landscape. The outlet has also faced credibility concerns, including a February 2026 incident in which it aired a manipulated AI-generated clip falsely attributed to a BCCI official, later debunked by the individual involved (report). Overall, the content shows a mix of factual reporting and selective framing, with occasional lapses in verification.
Failed Fact Checks
- ARY News has faced at least one notable misinformation-related incident, including the 2026 AI-manipulated video controversy involving a falsely attributed statement by a BCCI official, which was publicly debunked.
Overall, we rate ARY News Right-Center biased due to its alignment with pro-establishment and PTI-leaning perspectives in Pakistan’s political landscape. We rate the outlet Mostly Factual for reporting, as it often uses credible sources such as Reuters, but has occasionally demonstrated lapses in verification and accuracy. (D. Van Zandt 05/04/2026)
Source: https://arynews.tv/
Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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