Media Layoffs
Media Layoffs reports on the sudden terminations and pay cuts affecting journalists and media professionals across Pakistan. This section explores the causes, impact on media diversity and independence, and the wider implications for the country’s journalism landscape.
DawnNews.tv closure raises concerns over media job security in Pakistan
Published last month: DawnNews.tv's closure raises concerns over job security for media workers in Pakistan amid a backdrop of declining revenue and industry cutbacks.
A digital dream falters: Nukta cuts 37 jobs in Pakistan after only one year
Published 2 months ago: Nukta, a digital journalism platform in Pakistan, has laid off 37 employees just a year after its launch, raising concerns about its future.
NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air
Published 2 months ago: NewsOne TV faces significant turmoil with layoffs and unpaid wages while remaining operational, highlighting issues in Pakistan's media sector.
Jehan Pakistan sacks reporters, newsroom staff in Islamabad
Published 5 years ago: Urdu newspaper Jehan Pakistan has terminated several reporters and newsroom staff in Islamabad, shifting focus towards an online edition.
ARY to slash staff salaries for three months
Published 5 years ago: ARY Digital Network has announced a three-month salary cut for staff amidst ongoing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pay cut at DawnNews
Published 5 years ago: DawnNews has enacted a 10% salary cut and halved fuel allowances, heightening financial concerns among its staff amid a declining media landscape.
Nearly 60 go jobless as Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, PFUJ condemns closure
Published 5 years ago: Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, leaving nearly 60 employees jobless as PFUJ condemns the management's actions and calls for government intervention.
150 employees sacked at ARY and Aaj News
Published 6 years ago: ARY and Aaj News have terminated 150 employees as part of a downsizing strategy, raising concerns from journalists' unions.
Dunya Media Group cuts more jobs
Published 6 years ago: Dunya Media Group has laid off over 80 employees in Multan, following recent job cuts in Lahore amid ongoing media industry challenges.
Job cuts at Aaj News
Published 6 years ago: Aaj News Television has laid off a dozen employees in Lahore and Islamabad, raising concerns about employee treatment and contractual obligations.
24 News terminates Malikwal correspondent Sajid Mughal
Published 6 years ago: 24 News has dismissed its Malikwal correspondent, Sajid Mughal, amidst political pressure following his report on a Punjab Assembly secretary.
Sackings at Dunya Media Group
Published 6 years ago: Dunya Media Group has laid off 70 employees, marking significant job cuts in Pakistan's media sector amid growing concerns from journalist bodies.
Business Recorder journalists face pay cuts
Published 6 years ago: Business Recorder will implement a 20 percent pay cut for its Islamabad staff due to declining revenues and insufficient advertising.
News editor among 20 staffers sacked by Ausaf
Published 6 years ago: Urdu newspaper Ausaf has laid off nearly 20 staffers in Karachi, including a news editor, amid plans to centralize operations in Islamabad.
Dawn slaps 40 percent cut in staff wages
Published 6 years ago: Dawn Media Group imposes a 40 percent cut in staff wages due to declining advertising revenue and rising operational costs.
Geo cuts half a dozen jobs in Peshawar
Published 6 years ago: Geo News Television has laid off about six employees from its Peshawar center due to financial challenges amid an economic slowdown.
Daily Express cuts jobs in Peshawar
Published 7 years ago: Daily Express in Peshawar has laid off its news editor and four sub-editors, following a series of job cuts across the Express Media Group.
Jang Group terminates eight employees in Rawalpindi
Published 7 years ago: The Jang Group terminates eight marketing department employees in Rawalpindi amidst ongoing job cuts and protests from journalist unions.
Express Tribune lays off reporting team in Peshawar
Published 7 years ago: The Express Tribune has laid off its last reporting team members in Peshawar, marking a significant reduction in its local operations.
Express Tribune fires six reporters in Karachi
Published 7 years ago: The Express Tribune has laid off six reporters in Karachi amid ongoing staff reductions following management changes and newspaper mergers.
Financial crunch: DawnNews lays off analyst Nusrat Javeed
Published 7 years ago: DawnNews layoffs continue as analyst Nusrat Javeed is terminated amid financial struggles, leaving his show Bol Bol Pakistan off the air.
DawnNews terminates contracts of program presenters, others
Published 7 years ago: DawnNews Television has terminated contracts of program presenters and team members, citing financial difficulties as the reason.
Waqt News sacks all staff, ceases operations
Published 7 years ago: Waqt News has officially ceased operations in Pakistan after sacking all staff, following extensive protests from employees and journalist unions.
DawnNews sacks presenters, program teams
Published 7 years ago: DawnNews Television has terminated top anchors Baqir Sajjad Syed and Jawad Ahmed Siddiqi amid ongoing pay cuts and layoffs across the industry.
Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad
Published 7 years ago: Waqt News has terminated nearly 30 staffers, including three reporters, amid ongoing layoffs and a gloomy atmosphere in their Islamabad bureau.
Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad
Published 7 years ago: Dunya News has terminated two senior cameramen and the head of the IT Section, raising concerns among staff about management decisions.
BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue
Published 7 years ago: BOL News has allegedly terminated over 250 employees without paying nearly six months of overdue salaries amid protests and management backlash.
Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door
Published 7 years ago: Waqt News fires prominent journalist Matiullah Jan after six years of hosting the program Apna Apna Gareban, marking a significant change in the channel's lineup.

