Dunya News employees face 15 to 20 percent pay cuts
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 October 2018
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Dunya News has informed its employees about upcoming pay cuts ranging from 15 to 20 percent. The reduction will affect many staff members, including those in key roles.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Dunya News Television managers have told employees to be ready for 15 to 20 percent pay cuts when they receive their October salaries.
The management individually conveyed the decision Tuesday to staff members after earlier slashing pays of two leading presenters – Moeed Pirzada and Kamran Shahid - by almost 35 percent.
Pirzada, not happy with the drastic cut, opted to quit. He is currently serving out the notice period.
Insiders say that the 15 to 20 percent cuts will affect almost the entire reporting team, some staff working on the news desk, and NLEs.
The staffers were told to accept the decision, or leave.
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KEY POINTS:
- Employees facing 15 to 20 percent pay cuts.
- Moeed Pirzada and Kamran Shahid previously saw cuts of nearly 35 percent.
- Management insists staff accept cuts or leave their positions.
- The cuts will impact a significant portion of the reporting team.
- Insiders suggest widespread dissatisfaction with the decisions.
