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.

Pay cut at DawnNews

Pay cut at DawnNews

 Published 6 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

Nearly 60 go jobless as Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, PFUJ condemns closure

 Published 6 years ago:  Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, leaving nearly 60 employees jobless as PFUJ condemns the management's actions and calls for government intervention.

BBC to cut 450 newsroom jobs

BBC to cut 450 newsroom jobs

 Published 6 years ago:  The BBC will cut 450 newsroom jobs to adapt to audience changes and meet an £80 million savings target amid funding and equal-pay issues.

More than 800 media workers to lose jobs in Malaysia

More than 800 media workers to lose jobs in Malaysia

 Published 6 years ago:  Over 800 media workers in Malaysia face job losses due to the closure of major publications, prompting calls for proper redundancy payments.

150 employees sacked at ARY and Aaj News

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

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

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

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

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

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.