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Job cuts at Aaj News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 September 2019 |  JP Staff Report

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Job cuts at Aaj News
Aaj News has terminated about a dozen employees, including assignment editors and reporters. This decision has sparked concerns over employee rights and contractual adherence.

ISLAMABAD —Aaj News Television has recently terminated about a dozen employees from its Lahore and Islamabad offices. The layoffs include two assignment editors, several reporters, camerapersons, and other staff members.

Sources indicate that the news organization executed these terminations without prior notice, violating standard employment practices. Additionally, the dismissed employees have not received the three months' salaries owed to them under their contracts, adding to their grievances.

This sudden decision by Aaj News Television has raised concerns about the treatment of employees and adherence to contractual obligations within the media industry.

Key Points

  • About a dozen employees laid off at Aaj News.
  • Terminations executed without prior notice.
  • Dismayed employees have not received three months' pay owed.
  • Concerns raised over media industry practices.
  • Violations of standard employment regulations noted.

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