Media Layoffs

 Published 7 years ago:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the retrenchment of Geo TV employees, accusing the channel of contempt of court. Alongside Geo, Nai Baat and Neo TV have also sacked staff. PFUJ demands the reinstatement of employees and payment of salaries as ordered by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

 Published 8 years ago:  The Express Tribune has reportedly fired two senior journalists in Islamabad along with several district correspondents, with more layoffs anticipated. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) is demanding their reinstatement and vows to protect workers' rights.

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show cause notice to Channel 92 for sacking senior journalist Sagheer Chaudhry without valid reason and violating his employment contract. The notice follows a complaint by the RIUJ, highlighting concerns over journalist rights and calling for action under PEMRA laws. Channel 92 must explain its position by November 18.

 Published 9 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have condemned the harassment of Capital TV news anchor Fiza Khan, demanding an immediate investigation. Fiza alleges intolerable working conditions and harassment by senior staff, leading to her resignation.

 Published 9 years ago:  The Express Tribune has reportedly fired around 30 employees from city desks in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar following the appointment of new editor Fahd Hussain. The layoffs include city editors, sub-editors, and page makers as the group shifts focus to electronic and digital media.

 Published 9 years ago:  Electronic media watchdog PEMRA has served notice on Jaag TV for allegedly forcing senior journalist Muhammad Naeem Khan to resign following the channel's takeover. Khan claims the new management is firing staff without legal formalities and seeks reinstatement.

 Published 10 years ago:  Over five staffers at JAAG TV's Karachi Head Office, including senior editors and producers, were forced to resign. Learn about the events leading to these resignations and the impact on the news channel.

 Published 10 years ago:  92News Television terminated senior economic journalist Amer Sial's contract after he refused to apologize to the Privatization Commission over his probing questions. Sial, known for covering finance, energy, and trade issues, stood by his journalistic rights despite pressure from the channel's management.

 Published 10 years ago:  Daily Times terminates its resident editor in Islamabad, Fasih ur Rehman, along with seven reporters. The termination follows a dispute with the Lahore editor, Rashid Rahman. While all reporters were initially asked to continue under renewed contracts, protests ensued leading to their dismissal.

 Published 11 years ago:  On the eve of Press Freedom Day, Samaa Television terminated its chief reporter in Islamabad along with another reporter and a cameraman, sparking concerns over press freedom and job security in Pakistan's media industry. This comes after similar abrupt firings last October without reasons provided by the management.

 Published 11 years ago:  Amjad Warraich, Lahore bureau chief of NewsOne Television, and co-host Sadaf Malik have been asked to leave amid ongoing channel upheaval. This follows the appointment of Hafiz Tariq as controller of news from Waqt TV, after the departure of Rana Mubashir, who faced accusations of a pro-army stance and government criticism.

 Published 11 years ago:  Dunya Television sacks its Sports Editor Yasir Ghani shortly after abruptly firing more than a dozen staffers. Ghani receives his termination letter upon returning from leave for his mother's death. An expectant anchor was also sacked earlier, leaving her without medical cover.

 Published 11 years ago:  Dunya TV fires 12 employees in the two days, with the total number expected to reach 30. Among those sacked are anchors Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Samina Pasha, and Junaid Haleem, along with other senior journalists.

 Published 11 years ago:  Such TV abruptly fires over 20 employees from its head office and Islamabad bureau, including reporters, a senior assignment editor, and news anchors. The management provides no reason for the dismissals, which insiders attribute to the arrival of new Executive Director News, Mohsin Raza Khan.

 Published 12 years ago:  Pakistan Today, facing financial strain lays off approximately 50 employees, including journalists and photographers across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. The reduction in paper size and ongoing layoffs reflect challenges for the publication.

 Published 12 years ago:  Samaa Television has sacked three staff members in Islamabad, including assignment and copy editors, amid growing concerns about job security and management transparency. Insiders hint at more layoffs ahead.

 Published 12 years ago:  Roznama Dunya sparks controversy by abruptly terminating 36 employees in Lahore, including reporters and desk staff. This move raises significant concerns within Pakistan's media industry about job security and the treatment of employees. The layoffs at Dunya Group's publication come shortly after similar actions at Dunya Television.

 Published 12 years ago:  Dunya Television sparks controversy by dismissing 12 employees from their Lahore office, reportedly to accommodate new hires on more attractive packages. This move raises significant concerns within the industry about job security and employment practices. Speculation mounts about potential layoffs at the channel's affiliated newspaper, Roznama Dunya.

 Published 12 years ago:  Around 100 employees of Khabrain and Channel 5 TV were sacked for demanding overdue salaries. The situation escalated when a staff member confronted the owner, Imtinan Shahid. PFUJ and the National Press Club Islamabad have issued an ultimatum, threatening to lock up the channel's offices if salaries are not paid within two days.

 Published 12 years ago:  Rohi TV has fired 15 staff members in Multan, including producers, cameramen, and editors. This follows recent job cuts in Islamabad and the dismissal of key executives, indicating ongoing financial and managerial challenges within the channel.

 Published 12 years ago:  Rana Tahir, a senior editor at Urdu-language daily Jehan Pakistan, is dismissed after refusing management's directive to terminate employees. The newspaper faces further layoffs amid preparations for launching a television channel.

 Published 12 years ago:  Jehan Pakistan, an Urdu-language daily faces internal turmoil as several staff members, including magazine editors and the general manager of marketing, are compelled to resign amid restructuring plans. The newspaper, launched in 2012, is preparing to launch a television channel while navigating changes in leadership and staffing.

 Published 12 years ago:  On Labor Day, four employees of Such TV were abruptly terminated without reason. Insiders suggest the firings may be due to new management wanting to replace staff with their own picks, despite claims of unsatisfactory performance.

 Published 12 years ago:  Four reporters at Roznama Dunya's Islamabad edition are abruptly fired just four months after the paper's launch. Observers suggest these sackings indicate potential issues at the Urdu-language newspaper, which has struggled to make an impression since beginning publication.

 Published 12 years ago:  Dunya News TV reportedly fires three camera operators, Raja Yasir, Muhammad Javed, and Tanveer Ahmed, over salary disputes. The trio was sacked after refusing to apologize for demanding a raise, highlighting ongoing issues of employee rights and newsroom management.

 Published 12 years ago:  Express News Television downsizes staff at its Sargodha and Rahimyar Khan bureaus due to financial issues, leaving only a reporter and camera operator at each center. This follows the layoff of 20 employees from the Lahore office in July, highlighting ongoing financial challenges within the media group.

 Published 12 years ago:  Daily Times sacks four reporters from its Islamabad office due to financial difficulties. Persistent salary delays plague the organization, with some staff owed up to nine months' pay. The Media Times Group faces ongoing challenges in managing employee compensation.

 Published 12 years ago:  A reporter with Roznama Dunya is fired for filing a story critical of the Punjab government following a suicide bomber attack on a Moharram procession in Rawalpindi. Insiders say the story, which highlighted a security lapse, was commissioned by one of his editors.