Media Layoffs

Media Layoffs reports on the sudden terminations and pay cuts affecting journalists and media professionals. This section explores the causes, impact on media diversity and independence, and the wider implications for the journalism landscape.

Business Recorder journalists face pay cuts

Business Recorder journalists face pay cuts

 Published 7 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

News editor among 20 staffers sacked by Ausaf

 Published 7 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

Dawn slaps 40 percent cut in staff wages

 Published 7 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

Geo cuts half a dozen jobs in Peshawar

 Published 7 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The Express Tribune sacks eight reporters in Islamabad; RIUJ condemns decision

The Express Tribune sacks eight reporters in Islamabad; RIUJ condemns decision

 Published 7 years ago:  The Express Tribune has terminated eight reporters in Islamabad, prompting condemnation from the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Layoffs at The Express Tribune

Layoffs at The Express Tribune

 Published 7 years ago:  The Express Media Group initiates layoffs following the merger of its publications, impacting staff across The Express Tribune and other outlets.

PFUJ condemns layoffs at Geo, Neo and Nai Baat

PFUJ condemns layoffs at Geo, Neo and Nai Baat

 Published 7 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns layoffs at Geo, Neo, and Nai Baat, accusing them of contempt of court over employee retrenchments.

Layoffs at Express Tribune

Layoffs at Express Tribune

 Published 9 years ago:  The Express Tribune has laid off senior journalists and district correspondents, with more layoffs expected soon amid a call for reinstatement from the PFUJ.

PEMRA notice to Channel 92 for terminating journalist without reason

PEMRA notice to Channel 92 for terminating journalist without reason

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issues a notice to Channel 92 for terminating journalist Sagheer Chaudhry without valid reason, raising concerns among media professionals.

Capital TV news anchor harassed at work, allegedly forced to resign

Capital TV news anchor harassed at work, allegedly forced to resign

 Published 9 years ago:  Capital TV news anchor Fiza Khan faces workplace harassment, leading to her alleged forced resignation and demands for an investigation.

Wholesale layoffs at Express Tribune

Wholesale layoffs at Express Tribune

 Published 9 years ago:  The Express Tribune has laid off approximately 30 employees across its city desks, impacting key editorial roles following a new editor's appointment.

PEMRA notice to Jaag TV after reporter complains he was forced to quit

PEMRA notice to Jaag TV after reporter complains he was forced to quit

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to Jaag TV after a journalist claimed he was forced to resign following the channel's management change.

More than five JAAG TV staffers forced to resign

More than five JAAG TV staffers forced to resign

 Published 10 years ago:  JAAG TV has forced over five staff members to resign, raising concerns about stability and management within the Karachi-based channel.

BBC to cut 1000 jobs over license fee shortfall

BBC to cut 1000 jobs over license fee shortfall

 Published 10 years ago:  The BBC plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs due to a 150m pound budget shortfall caused by a rise in non-license fee payers.

92 News sacks senior journalist over questions to privatization authorities

92 News sacks senior journalist over questions to privatization authorities

 Published 10 years ago:  92 News terminates contract of senior journalist Amer Sial for refusing to apologize to Privatization Commission after challenging their claims.

Daily Times sacks Islamabad resident editor, reporters

Daily Times sacks Islamabad resident editor, reporters

 Published 11 years ago:  Daily Times has dismissed its Islamabad resident editor and seven reporters following internal disputes and contract renewals.