PFUJ concerned over termination of journalists by Jehan Pakistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 June 2020
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the dismissal of four reporters by Jehan Pakistan. They urged the management to reconsider this decision amid growing unemployment.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed concern over the sacking of four reporters and several newsroom staffers by the management of Jehan Pakistan newspaper in Islamabad.
In a joint statement, PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said it was a cruel decision at a time when there is widespread unemployment in the country.
They called upon the newspaper management to revert their decision.
Key Points
- PFUJ expresses concern over dismissals at Jehan Pakistan.
- Four reporters and several staff members were terminated.
- This decision is seen as harsh amid high unemployment in Pakistan.
- PFUJ calls for the management to reverse the layoffs.
- The incident highlights ongoing challenges in the journalism sector.
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