Journalists in Peshawar protest layoffs
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 8 January 2019
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On Tuesday, journalists in Peshawar protested against layoffs by news organizations. They called for action from the provincial Information Minister, emphasizing ongoing struggles.Summary
PESHAWAR – Journalists on Tuesday staged a protest against the termination of employees by news organizations.
The current and former office-bearers of Peshawar Press Club were part of the protest. They shouted slogans against the owners of media houses who they said were committing economic murder of journalists.
The protesters carrying placards called on the provincial Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai to honor the promises he had made to the media workers.
The journalists said that this protest was just the start. They said a future course of action would be announced shortly.
KEY POINTS:
- Journalists staged a protest in Peshawar against layoffs.
- Protesters included current and former office-bearers of Peshawar Press Club.
- They accused media owners of committing economic murder.
- A call was made to Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai for support.
- Participants indicated that this protest is just the beginning of their actions.
