Pay cut at DawnNews

JournalismPakistan.com | Published 5 years ago | JP Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—DawnNews Television has reportedly slashed staff salaries by 10 percent and cut fuel allowances by half. According to an insider, this is the third pay cut imposed within one year. The insider also mentioned that last month, salaries were disbursed in two phases, further complicating the financial stability of the staff.

Pakistani journalists have been grappling with layoffs, pay cuts, and delays in salary payments since 2018, reflecting the broader financial crisis impacting the media industry. The ongoing challenges continue to threaten the livelihood of media professionals and the overall integrity of journalism in the country.

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