Geo News is a Pakistani news channel owned by the Jang Media Group.[1] 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.
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| Country |  Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Network | Geo TV |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu |
| Picture format | (1080p 16:9 MPEG-4 HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman Jang Media Group Mir Ibrahim Rahman |
| Sister channels | List |
| History | |
| Launched | May 2002 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Geo News Live | Watch Live |
| Geo News Live Stream | Watch Live |
History
editThe 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:[1]
- GEO Entertainment (Drama and film)
- GEO News (News)
- GEO Kahani (Drama)
- GEO Super (Sports)
- GEO Tez (News, Drama & Comedy)
News stories from Geo News that are conspicuously promulgated by Google News include stories focusing on show business personalities and the British Royal Family.
Controversies
editSuspension
editGeo news has been criticized for naming Pakistan's military generals and ISI officials. They were banned in June 2014 for their accusation against the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and its chief Lt. Gen Zaheerul Islam for attacking leading journalist Hamid Mir.[2]
Owner's statements
editIn 2018, the employees of Geo News were not paid for three months and the editor-in-chief was summoned to explain the situation. 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.[3]
Notable hosts and analyst
editCurrent
edit- Suhail Warraich
- Shahzeb Khanzada
- Hamid Mir[3]
- Saleem Safi[4]
- Mazhar Abbas
- Shahzad Iqbal
- Tabish Hashmi
Former
editProgramming
editCurrent programming
edit- Aik Din Geo Kay Sath with Suhail Warraich
- (Sunday 7:05pm)
- Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath[4]
- (Mon-Fri 10:05pm)
- Aapas ki Baat
- (Mon–Wed 11:05pm)
- Capital Talk[4]
- (Mon-Thurs 8:05pm)
- Geo Pakistan Morning Show
- (Mon-Fri 9:05am)
- Hasna Mana Hai
- (Fri-Sun 11:05pm)
- Jirga with Saleem Safi[4]
- (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
- Career Online
- 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)
- The Awaien Show
- Follow Round Up
- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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