Another reporter quits DawnNews bureau

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 24 February 2013

Another reporter has resigned from DawnNews Peshawar Bureau, continuing a trend of departures. Alvena Khan's resignation marks the fifth in three months, primarily due to salary concerns.

Summary

PESHAWAR: Another journalist at DawnNews Peshawar Bureau has parted ways with the organization – the fifth reporter to do so in just three months, reports say.

Those in the know tell JournalismPakistan.com that Alvena Khan, the only female reporter in the office quit on February 17 citing low salary as one of the reasons. Imran Hassan, a cameraman, is also reported to have quit.

Earlier, reporters Mumtaz Bangash, Fakhruddin Syed, Alamdar Sayed, and Ziaur Rehman also resigned.

KEY POINTS:

• Alvena Khan is the only female reporter at DawnNews Peshawar Bureau.
• She resigned on February 17, 2023, citing low salary.
• Imran Hassan, a cameraman, also reportedly quit.
• Earlier departures include reporters Mumtaz Bangash and Fakhruddin Syed.
• This trend highlights ongoing issues in the media industry regarding compensation.