24 News closing down Quetta bureau, seven to lose jobs
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 June 2019
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24 News Television is set to close its bureau in Quetta, affecting seven employees, including the bureau chief. The closure is attributed to ongoing financial difficulties and will take effect on July 17.Summary
QUETTA — After closing down its Peshawar bureau, the management of 24 News Television has now given the staff at its Quetta office one month notice to pack up.
A source tells JournalismPakistan.com that the bureau is to be shut down from July 17, with seven staffers including the bureau chief, to lose their jobs.
The managers have cited financial crunch as the reason for the impending closure of the office.
The channel will now have only one reporter in Quetta who will work from home after the office shuts down.
Key Points
- 24 News closing its Quetta bureau due to financial crunch.
- Seven staff members, including the bureau chief, will lose their jobs.
- Only one reporter will remain in Quetta, working from home.
- Closure follows recent shutdown of the Peshawar bureau.
- The decision reflects ongoing challenges in the media industry.
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