Roznama Dunya fires four reporters abruptly after Islamabad launch

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 1 May 2013

Roznama Dunya has unexpectedly fired four reporters four months post-launch in Islamabad. The abrupt terminations highlight potential issues within the newspaper.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Just four months after their Islamabad launch, Roznama Dunya managers have fired four reporters. The journalists were sacked abruptly without any reason being cited.

Observers say the Urdu-language newspaper that began publishing from Islamabad at the start of the year has been unable to make much of an impression.

The sackings they point out are perhaps an indication all may not be well at the newspaper.

Roznama Dunya, belongs to Dunya Group that also runs the popular Dunya TV. The paper’s Islamabad edition is edited by Masood Malik.

(Names of journalists sacked have purposely been withheld: Ed)

KEY POINTS:

• Roznama Dunya launched in Islamabad four months ago.
• Four reporters were fired without stated reasons.
• Observers indicate this may signal trouble for the newspaper.
• The paper belongs to Dunya Group, also known for Dunya TV.
• Masood Malik edits the Islamabad edition.