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Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 22 October 2018

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Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad
Dunya News has reportedly terminated two cameramen and the head of its IT department. The decision has drawn attention due to the seniority and experience of the individuals involved.

ISLAMABAD – The managers at Dunya News Television have sacked two cameramen and the head of their IT Section.

A source tells JournalismPakistan.com that both camerapersons – Nayar Abbas and Kashif Bajwa – are senior and competent individuals.

Abbas had already tendered his resignation and was serving out the notice period. He had about nine days left at the channel but was still asked to leave. He previously worked for Geo and Sky TV.

Bajwa, on the other hand, served at Samaa and BOL.

The management also terminated the chief of the IT Section who was with the channel since its launch.

Key Points

  • Two cameramen and the IT head have been terminated by Dunya News.
  • Nayar Abbas and Kashif Bajwa are the affected cameramen, both experienced in the industry.
  • Abbas was serving a notice period after resigning.
  • Bajwa has previously worked at Samaa and BOL.
  • The IT head had been with the channel since its inception.

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