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Aleem Khan announces 10 percent salary increase for Samaa staff

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 4 October 2021

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Aleem Khan announces 10 percent salary increase for Samaa staff
Aleem Khan has introduced a 10 percent salary increase for Samaa TV staff. This announcement comes as new management takes over, promising improvements for employees.

ISLAMABAD—PTI leader Aleem Khan, the new owner of Samaa TV, has announced an increase of 10 percent in salaries of existing staff members.

"Aleem Khan announces 10% increase in salaries of Samaa TV employees," Bahzad Saleemi, Deputy Bureau Chief of News One TV and former president of Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA), stated in a social media post.

While congratulating the Samaa TV team, he stated that "starting with the provision of relief to the workers by the new management of SAMA is a wonderful step in the right direction. Congratulations team Samma News."

Recently, several Samaa TV employees revealed that layoffs, structural changes, and revisions in HR policy were underway to pave the way for new management.

Photo: Twitter (@aleemkhan_pti)

KEY POINTS:

  • Aleem Khan is the new owner of Samaa TV.
  • A 10% salary increase for existing staff has been announced.
  • Relief measures are being implemented for employees.
  • Recent changes may involve layoffs and policy revisions.
  • The move is seen as a positive step for Samaa TV's workforce.

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