Dawn journalist upset over a pay cut and dropped byline
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 March 2019
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Khaleeq Kiani, a senior journalist at Dawn, voiced his dissatisfaction regarding recent salary reductions and the removal of his byline. This comes as the Dawn Media Group adjusts to financial pressures.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Senior journalist Khaleeq Kiani appears upset with the management of Dawn for slashing salaries, and also with the news editor who dropped his byline.
He took to Twitter to express his anger. “Mor#Dawn management slashed salary and news editor clipped byline, I will not cutback donkywork.”
#Dawn management slashed salary and news editor clipped byline, I will not cutback donkywork.
— Khaleeq Kiani (@KhaleeqKiani) March 26, 2019
However, Abbas Nasir, a former Dawn editor, tried to cheer him up. “Things can only get better. Look at this bright side. :)”
In January, the Dawn Media Group, which also publishes Herald magazine, announced slapping a 40 percent cut in staff salaries because of falling advertising revenues and an increase in operational costs.
Photo: Khaleeq Kiani - Facebook
Key Points
- Khaleeq Kiani upset about salary cut and dropped byline.
- Dawn management announced a 40% salary reduction due to financial issues.
- Abbas Nasir, former Dawn editor, offered support to Kiani.
- The issue reflects broader challenges in the media industry.
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