Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 October 2018
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Waqt News recently laid off almost 30 employees in Islamabad following the dismissal of top presenter Matiullah Jan. The layoffs predominantly affected reporters and technical staff, creating a somber environment in the bureau.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Just days after sacking its top presenter Matiullah Jan, Waqt News Television on Tuesday fired nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad, among them three reporters.
The reporters terminated without being paid two-month outstanding salaries are Rehan Shaikh, Aimen Syed, and Imtiaz Chughtai.
Insiders tell JournalismPakistan.com that among those asked to leave were six to seven cameramen and two NLEs. Also laid off were employees on the teams of different program presenters.
The management, insiders say, has grounded one of the channel’s news-gathering vehicles.
The massive layoffs have left the Islamabad bureau wearing a gloomy look.
KEY POINTS:
- Nearly 30 staffers were terminated at Waqt News in Islamabad.
- Three reporters, including Rehan Shaikh, were among those laid off.
- Employees have reported unpaid salaries for two months.
- The channel has grounded one of its news-gathering vehicles.
- The layoffs reflect ongoing challenges within the media organization.
