Minister promises to have journalists' outstanding dues cleared before Eid

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 July 2015

Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has promised to pay outstanding dues of journalists before Eid. The pledge came after a delegation from the PFUJ raised the issue of unpaid wages.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Senator Pervaiz Rashid has assured a delegation of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) of getting outstanding dues of journalists associated with different media houses cleared before Eid. The delegation led by PFUJ President Afzal Butt informed the minister that some media houses have not paid their workers for many months. They sought the minister's help in this regard.

The minister directed his ministry officials to get in touch with owners of electronic and print media organizations that have not been paying their workers and to devise a strategy to clear staff dues. The National Press Club, Islamabad and PFUJ have welcomed the assurance and told the affected journalists to contact Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists President Ali Raza Alvi and General Secretary Bilal Dar.

KEY POINTS:

• Minister assures clearing journalists' outstanding dues before Eid.
• PFUJ delegation reported unpaid wages from several media houses.
• Minister directed officials to communicate with media owners.
• National Press Club and PFUJ welcomed the minister's commitment.
• Affected journalists are advised to contact union representatives.