MUMBAI: News broadcaster CNN is looking to expand its news gathering capabilities in Asia. It will establish its first bureau office in Pakistan which will be located in Islamabad..     

CNN Asia Pacific managing editor Paul Cutler was quoted in Pakistan daily Dawn saying that sub-offices would also be opened in Lahore and Karachi. Adressing a gathering at the Lahore Press Club Cutler also rejected the impression that CNN was biased in covering Muslims' issues like Iraq and Palestine. He said that there was a panel which monitored the coverage for ensuring balance on every issue.