Mass firings at Such TV's head office and Islamabad bureau
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 1 December 2013 | JP Staff Reporter
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Such TV has unexpectedly laid off more than 20 employees, including key newsroom staff. This decision follows managerial shifts within the company.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Such TV has unceremoniously fired more than 20 employees from its head office and Islamabad bureau, reportedly to make way for new people.
Among those sacked are six reporters, a senior assignment editor, news anchors, and other staff members from newsrooms and various departments.
The staffers were not allowed to enter the office when they reported for duty. The management did not cite any reason for the abrupt sackings.
Insiders say Such TV, which had been going through managerial problems for the past several months, hired Mohsin Raza Khan as the new Executive Director of News last month.
According to staff members, Mohsin had indicated in his first meeting with employees in Islamabad that he wanted to bring in his own team.
KEY POINTS:
- Over 20 employees were fired from Such TV's head office and Islamabad bureau.
- Among those laid off are six reporters and a senior assignment editor.
- The abrupt sackings were not explained by the management.
- Insiders indicate new Executive Director Mohsin Raza Khan may bring in his own team.
- The organization has faced managerial problems over recent months.
