PFUJ announces countrywide protests on July 8

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 July 2020

The PFUJ plans protests on July 8 nationwide against 24 News Television license issues and unpaid wages. They urge unity among journalist unions during this critical time.
Summary

ISLAMABAD—The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced countrywide protests on July 8 over the suspension of 24 News Television license and delay in payment of wages to media workers by several news organizations.

PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi have directed all unions of journalists across Pakistan to stage protests and rallies.

They urged the office bearers of the unions to set aside their differences for now “as the situation demands action not divisions.”

Last week, PEMRA suspended the license of 24 News for not complying with its order to switch to its original programming of entertainment.

In a notification, the regulator stated that Value TV holding license for entertainment content was persistently, illegally, and unlawfully airing news and current affairs in violation of PEMRA laws.

PEMRA said, 24 News was provided ample opportunities to revert to its original content.

Key Points

PFUJ to hold nationwide protests on July 8
Protests aim against 24 News license suspension
Wage delays for media workers are highlighted
PEMRA suspended 24 News for programming violations
Journalist unions urged to unify for action

Relevant Topics

PFUJ

Protests

24 News

Media Workers

PEMRA

Journalism

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