Geo News

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Geo News
جیو نیوز
GEO News logo in Urdu.png
Country Pakistan
Broadcast areaAsia, UK and Africa
NetworkGeo TV
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
Picture format4:3 (576i)
Ownership
OwnerMir Shakil-ur-Rahman
Sister channels
List
History
LaunchedMay 2002; 19 years ago (2002-05)[1]
Availability
Cable
Nayatel (Pakistan)Channel 8
Stormfiber (Pakistan)Channel 4
Satellite
Paksat-1R (Pakistan, South Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, East Africa, Far East)3813 V 16855
Akash DTH (Bangladesh)Channel 210
Zuku TV (Kenya)Channel TBA
Sky UKChannel 734
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan)Channel 3
Streaming media
Geo News LiveWatch Live
Geo News Live StreamWatch Live

Geo News is a Pakistani pay television news channel owned by the Jang Media Group.[2]

History[]

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 (Comedy).[2]

Political affiliation[]

Several times the channel was called out for peddling pro-Pakistan government propaganda.[3]

Controversies[]

Ban[]

On 7 June 2014, Geo News was banned by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), a government media watchdog agency, for 15 days along with a fine of PKR 10  million. The government of Pakistan accused the channel of defaming and maligning some people in Pakistan.[4]

Owner's statements[]

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.[5]

Personalities[]

Talk show hosts[]

  • Sohail Warraich
  • Shahzeb Khanzada
  • Shahzad Iqbal
  • Muneeb Farooq
  • Hamid Mir[5]
  • Naeem Qasim
  • Ayesha Jahanzeb
  • Shajia Niazi
  • Saleem Safi
  • Talat Hussain[6]

News analyists[]

Programming[]

Current programming[]

Former Programming[]

  • Alif (2002
  • BNN (2011–2015)
  • Burka Avenger
  • Ghamidi
  • Geo Shaan Say (2012-2013)
  • Geo Ajooba (2010-2013)
  • Geo Dost (2007-2014)
  • Geomentary (2007-)
  • Geo F.I.R (2005 - 2015)
  • 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 - 2015)
  • Newsroom (2014 - 2015)
  • The Sportsman Show (2016)
  • Crisis Cell (2009 - 2012)
  • Choraha (2009 - 2012)
  • Jugnu (2015 - 2016)
  • Foreign Affairs (2002 - 2006)
  • Aalim Online (2002 - 2016)
  • GEO LIFESTYLE (2005 - 2007)
  • Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain (2002 - 2015)
  • Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Gulraiz Khan (5 May 2013). "Blurred vision: Where is Pakistani television headed?". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Geo TV Network". Dawn. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. ^ https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1uwzfz[bare URL]
  4. ^ PEMRA suspends Geo News, Dawn (Pakistan) Dawn (newspaper), Published 20 June 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2020
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Geo News is an Urdu language channel Sky Media website, Retrieved 21 November 2020

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