Samaa TV

Samaa TV is a news television channel based in Pakistan. It delivers news bulletins, current affairs programmes, and talk shows through its terrestrial and satellite broadcasts. The channel also maintains a website and a live streaming service that allows viewers to access its content online. Its programming focuses on reporting national and international events, political developments, and social issues.

Samaa TV distinguishes itself by providing news coverage primarily in Urdu. The channel offers breaking‑news reporting and hosts discussions with analysts and policymakers. In October 2014, its website and live streaming platform were defaced by a hacker identifying as Kai‑H4xOrR from the Pakistan Haxors Crew, who posted protest messages criticising the channel’s alleged promotion of Indian cultural content and insufficient coverage of domestic ceasefire developments. The attack temporarily disrupted the live stream before services were restored, and it followed earlier breaches attributed to the same actor against other Pakistani organisations.

While the prompt does not disclose details about Samaa TV’s ownership, parent company, or audience size, the incident highlights the channel’s visibility and the cyber‑security challenges faced by media organisations in the region. The channel continues to operate as a source of news and information for viewers accessing its broadcasts and online streams. Its role in the Pakistani media landscape is characterised by its focus on timely news delivery and its engagement with current affairs through both broadcast and digital platforms.