BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever Social media becomes top source of online news worldwide Court extends journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23 Punjab bureaucrats file cybercrime complaint against columnist UK plans social media ban for under-16s Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash Pele to Messi: How World Cup finals wrote football's greatest story Press freedom review: From jail cells to cyberspace, threats to journalists multiply The right to know: Comparing access-to-information laws across Asia Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): How journalists verify information in the digital age Ethiopia expels French journalist after Tigray reporting Kane Williamson retires: The end of an era Javeria Siddique alleges cross-border smear campaign The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 24 | June 12, 2026 BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever Social media becomes top source of online news worldwide Court extends journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23 Punjab bureaucrats file cybercrime complaint against columnist UK plans social media ban for under-16s Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash Pele to Messi: How World Cup finals wrote football's greatest story Press freedom review: From jail cells to cyberspace, threats to journalists multiply The right to know: Comparing access-to-information laws across Asia Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): How journalists verify information in the digital age Ethiopia expels French journalist after Tigray reporting Kane Williamson retires: The end of an era Javeria Siddique alleges cross-border smear campaign The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 24 | June 12, 2026
Logo
Janu
Asia

Capital TV's launch team-member quits

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 24 February 2014

Join our WhatsApp channel

Capital TV's launch team-member quits
Urooj Raza has resigned from Capital TV, citing salary delays and management changes. She played a vital role in launching the channel last year.

ISLAMABAD: Urooj Raza, one of the top reporters at Capital TV has quit the channel reportedly upset over salary delays and breach of promises.

Insiders also cite the arrival of the new Bureau Chief Mazhar Tufail as one of the reasons for Urooj deciding to part ways.

She was on the team that helped launch the channel last year in April. Her colleagues say she was hard-working but never got the acknowledgement she deserved.

Although Urooj has a number of offers from both electronic and print media, JournalismPakistan.com has learnt she is likely to host a show on Roze TV due to go on air soon.

Key Points

  • Urooj Raza quits Capital TV over salary delays.
  • Change in Bureau Chief to Mazhar Tufail influenced her decision.
  • Raza was part of the launch team for Capital TV.
  • She is expected to host a new show on Roze TV.
  • Colleagues felt she did not receive appropriate recognition.

Ask AI: Understand this story your way

AI Enabled

Dig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.

Not sure what to choose? Try one of these.

The AI generates results based on your selected options
Your AI-generated results will appear here after you click the button.

Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.

Explore Further

Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash

Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash

 June 15, 2026: Pakistan's Supreme Court shuttered its longstanding press room and tightened access for court reporters, drawing criticism from journalists and raising transparency concerns.

GNN journalist reported missing in Islamabad

GNN journalist reported missing in Islamabad

 June 07, 2026: GNN journalist Yasir Ayaz Khan has been reported missing in Islamabad after leaving home around 5 pm on June 5; the channel filed a complaint, and police have opened a probe.

Newsroom
BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies

BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies

 June 16, 2026 BBC plans to cut hundreds of jobs across its news division in a major restructuring, aimed at saving costs and shifting resources amid funding uncertainty.


From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever

From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever

 June 16, 2026 Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players, from Pele and Garrincha to Ronaldo and modern stars, showing how these icons defined the nation's unique football artistry.


Social media becomes top source of online news worldwide

Social media becomes top source of online news worldwide

 June 16, 2026 Social media and video platforms are now the world's most used source of online news, surpassing publishers' websites and apps, Reuters Institute finds.


Court extends journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23

Court extends journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23

 June 16, 2026 Islamabad court extended journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23 in a case tied to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency amid concerns over source protection and due process.


Punjab bureaucrats file cybercrime complaint against columnist

Punjab bureaucrats file cybercrime complaint against columnist

 June 16, 2026 Punjab PAS association has filed an NCCIA complaint against columnist Taufiq Butt over the phrase 'Bureau corrupts' in a Nai Baat column, seeking action and retraction.


Popular Stories