Rossiya Segodnya plans to expand in Pakistan with a proposed Islamabad editorial centre, Urdu-language social media platforms and a wider correspondent network, Director General Dmitry Kiselev said.
Kiselev told the Associated Press of Pakistan that the Russian state-owned media group wanted to increase coverage of Pakistan and international issues. He said the plan formed part of the group’s wider Pakistan outreach.
The proposed centre would serve as a multi-purpose editorial hub in Islamabad. Kiselev said the group also wanted more correspondents across Pakistan.
He said Rossiya Segodnya sought stronger cooperation with Pakistani media organisations during its 85th anniversary year. He described Pakistan as an important partner for media relations.
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— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) June 26, 2026Kiselev cited the Moscow-Islamabad Media Forum as a recent example of bilateral cooperation. He also referred to memorandums of understanding signed last year with the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Rossiya Segodnya already has a permanent RIA Novosti correspondent in Pakistan. Kiselev said future cooperation could include direct news exchanges, newsroom access, expert conferences and joint projects.
He said proposed joint projects could cover economic, scientific and cultural subjects. He also suggested press visits for Pakistani journalists to Russia and Russian journalists to Pakistan.
Rossiya Segodnya operates RIA Novosti and Sputnik. Kiselev said Sputnik publishes in 34 languages and provides news, radio and multimedia services across several regions.
The group also wants to expand journalist training through SputnikPro. Kiselev said Pakistani students had joined webinars, while an APP journalist recently completed a four-week module in Moscow.
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Kiselev said South Asia remained important because of its population, economic growth and expanding media market. He identified Urdu-language services as one of the group’s main regional priorities.
