Geo News
Geo News is a Pakistani news channel owned by the Jang Media Group.[2] It was launched in October 2002 as the news and current affairs program was under its flagship channel Geo TV, which later in 2004, Geo TV decided to launch its own news channel.
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | UK and Worldwide |
| Network | Geo TV |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu |
| Picture format | 720p (16:9) HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | May 2002[1] |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Geo News Live | Watch Live |
| Geo News Live Stream | Watch Live |
History edit
The Geo Television Network started out with the launch of its flagship channel Geo TV in October 2002 but has since launched several other channels which include the following: GEO TV Entertainment, GEO News, GEO Kahani, GEO Super (Sports), and GEO Tez (News, Drama & Comedy).[2]
Controversies edit
Suspension edit
Geo news has been criticized for naming Pakistan's military generals and ISI officials. They were banned in June 2014 for their accusation against Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and its chief Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam for attacking leading journalist Hamid Mir.[3]
Owner's statements edit
Geo news came under severe criticism when its owner stated publicly that he is running a business. Imran Aslam, an executive of Geo Network said, "This is an attempt to financially cripple the organization into submission." The news channel owner has also been summoned by the court in the past on the issue of non-payment of employee salaries.[4]
Notable hosts and analyst edit
Current edit
- Sohail Warraich
- Shahzeb Khanzada
- Shahzad Iqbal
- Hamid Mir[4]
- Huma Amir Shah
- Saleem Safi[5]
- Mazhar Abbas
Former edit
- Ayesha Bakhsh
- Kamran Khan
- Muhammad Malick
- Muneeb Farooq
- Najam Sethi
- Rabia Anum
- Sana Bucha
- Shaan Shahid
- Usama Ghazi
- Aamir Liaquat Hussain
Programming edit
Current programming edit
- Aik Din Geo Kay Sath with Sohail Warraich | (Sunday 7:05pm)
- Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath[5] (Mon-Fri 10:05pm)
- Aapas ki Baat | (Mon–Wed 11:05pm)
- Capital Talk[5] (Mon-Thurs 8:05pm)
- Geo Pakistan Morning Show | (Mon-Fri 9:05am)
- Hasna Mana Hai | (Fri-Sun 11:05pm)
- Jirga with Saleem Safi[5] | (Sat-Sun 10:05pm)
- Naya Pakistan with Shahzad Iqbal (Fri-Sun 8:05pm)
- Report Card (talk show) | (Mon-Sat 7:05pm)
- SCORE | (Mon-Fri 5:30pm)
Former programming edit
- 1 Say 2
- 51%
- Alif (2002)
- Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath (2002–2014)
- Bazaar (2002-2012)
- BNN (2011–2015)
- Burka Avenger
- Ghamidi
- Geo Shaan Say (2012-2013)
- Team Muhafiz (2022)
- Geo Ajooba (2010-2013)
- Geo Dost (2007-2014)
- Geomentary (2007-)
- Geo F.I.R (2005 - 2015)
- Hum Awam (2011–2014)
- Lekin (2011-2018)
- 50 Minutes (2002 - 2012)
- Awam Ki Adalaat (2011 - 2013)
- Aik Din Geo Ke Saath (2002)
- Wasu Aur Mein (2012)
- Jawab Deyh (2003 - 2013)
- Newsroom (2014 - 2015)
- Meray Mutabiq with Shahid Masood
- Match Box
- The Sportsman Show (2016)
- Crisis Cell (2009 - 2012)
- Choraha (2009 - 2012)
- Jugnu (2015 - 2016)
- Kahney Main Kya Harj Hai (2010)
- Foreign Affairs (2002 - 2006)
- Aalim Online (2002 - 2016)
- GEO LIFESTYLE (2005 - 2007)
- Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain (2007 - 2015)
- Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Gulraiz Khan (5 May 2013). "Blurred vision: Where is Pakistani television headed?". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Geo TV Network". Dawn. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Pakistan Suspends Geo TV's Licence for Defaming the Army and ISI". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ a b Bhatti, Haseeb (16 April 2018). "SC summons Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman to explain non-payment of salaries to Geo employees". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d Geo News is an Urdu language channel Sky Media website, Retrieved 21 November 2020
External links edit
- Official website, Geo Television Network, Homepage