Karachi: The transmission of Geo News was reportedly hacked late last night, with unauthorized messages aired against the Pakistan Army, according to initial reports circulating on social media.
Viewers claimed that during the regular broadcast, the channel’s transmission was briefly interrupted and replaced with a message containing anti-military content. Screenshots and short video clips of the alleged hacking incident quickly went viral across various social media platforms.
Sources suggest that the cyberattack was allegedly carried out by hackers claiming to be from India and Israel. However, there has been no independent verification of these claims so far.
Officials from Geo News have not yet released a detailed statement confirming the nature or origin of the attack. Technical teams are reportedly investigating the incident to determine how the breach occurred and whether internal systems were compromised.
Cybersecurity experts say that media organizations are increasingly becoming targets during times of heightened regional tensions. They warn that such attacks are often designed to spread misinformation, create panic, and damage institutional credibility.
Meanwhile, authorities are expected to launch a formal investigation into the matter. Security agencies may also assess whether the cyber intrusion originated locally or internationally.
The incident has sparked debate online, with many calling for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect national media infrastructure from external threats.
Further updates are awaited as officials continue to review the situation.
