Layoffs at Express Tribune

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 April 2017 |  JP Staff Reporter

The Express Tribune has terminated several journalists as layoffs continue at the newspaper. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists is advocating for their reinstatement.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – The Express Tribune has reportedly fired two senior journalists in Islamabad and several of its district correspondents.

Insiders tell JournalismPakistan.com that more layoffs are likely in the days ahead.

The seniors, whose names JP cannot reveal as a matter of policy, remained associated with the newspaper for several years.

The management told at least two other journalists in Peshawar to quit last week, insiders say.

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has called for the reinstatement of those sacked. It said it would go to any extent to protect workers’ rights.

In September last year, Tribune laid off around 30 employees. Those terminations came days after Fahd Husain replaced Kamal Siddiqi as editor.

KEY POINTS:

• Two senior journalists were fired in Islamabad.
• Several district correspondents have also lost their jobs.
• Further layoffs are anticipated in the near future.
• The PFUJ is demanding the reinstatement of the sacked employees.
• Last year, around 30 employees were laid off after a management change.