Geo News Transmission hacked to air Anti-Pak Army Messages in Major Cyber Breach

2026-03-01 - 19:04

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s leading TV channel Geo News has come under sustained and sophisticated cyberattack over the past 24 hours, the channel said on Sunday. The network revealed that its transmission via Pakistan’s PakSat satellite was hacked and the broadcast was disrupted, resulting in continuous interruptions that left viewers stunned. The hostile actors managed to breach the transmission and hijack the screen, airing inappropriate and unauthorized messages. The channel has categorically stated that it has no connection whatsoever to the malicious content that appeared during the disruption. Geo News Hacked The attack is being described as highly coordinated and carefully orchestrated. Sources suggest that the breach was not random but specifically designed to target the Pakistan Army, which is widely regarded as a central pillar against forces seeking to destabilize the country. Reports indicate that hackers allegedly linked to India and Israel were behind the intrusion, inserting anti-Pakistan Army material into the live transmission. Managing Editor Azhar Abbas addressed viewers directly, stating that Geo News, broadcast through Pakistan’s satellite PakSat, has been facing persistent hacking attempts over the last twenty-four hours. He confirmed that these efforts caused ongoing transmission breakdowns and the airing of inappropriate content. Emphasizing that the network bears no responsibility for the incident, he called on authorities to take immediate notice, act without delay, and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The cyber onslaught did not stop there. After attack on Geo News and Tamasha app, ARY News also reportedly fell victim to a similar breach, with anti-Pakistan messages displayed during its transmission by what were described as hostile elements. Major Indian websites hacked in successful cyber attack by Pakistan