Worldfocus Information

Anchor Daljit Dhaliwal interviewing Saeed Shafqat about daily life in Lahore, Pakistan. Worldfocus was launched in October 2008 as a nightly broadcast focused exclusively on international news. The program aims to fill a major void in television news, which devoted just seven percent of its airtime in 2008 to world news. At a time when most major news organizations are closing foreign bureaus and cutting back on overseas staff, Worldfocus brings viewers a truly global perspective on the world around them: Every weeknight, our 30-minute program airs breaking news and reports from our partners , which represent media in over 50 nations and include some of the most respected news organizations in the world. We select stories that offer viewers fresh insight and information on the issues that are transforming our society and those throughout the world. News stories are paired with studio interviews conducted by host Daljit Dhaliwal and featuring a diverse range of analysts from academia, diplomacy, and international media. On Friday, our roundtable offers an intelligent recap of the weeks most topical stories with a rotating series of guests. Worldfocus also offers original content our signature stories on topics rarely seen on television news, such as global health care; human rights and conflict; and womens changing roles around the globe.