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BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 19 October 2018
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BOL News has reportedly dismissed over 250 employees without paying them for nearly six months. The firings led to protests at their Karachi office, demanding accountability from management.Summary
KARACHI – BOL News has reportedly fired over 250 employees without even paying them nearly six months of outstanding salaries and dues.
Many staff members at the Karachi office learned about the illegal sackings when they arrived at work on Thursday.
The employees protested in front of the offices and blocked the gates in protest. They shouted slogans against the management for their economic murder.
The management’s decision comes a day after the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered BOL News to pay off salaries to staff members within one month.
BOL repeatedly claims it is Pakistan’s biggest media house.
Key Points
- BOL News fired over 250 employees without salary payments.
- Employees protested outside the Karachi office after the firings.
- The Supreme Court ordered BOL to clear outstanding salaries within one month.
- Staff members were reportedly unaware of the firings until they arrived at work.
- BOL claims to be the largest media house in Pakistan despite allegations.
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