PFUJ condemns layoffs at Dawn
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 9 November 2020
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the layoffs at Dawn newspaper, highlighting the adverse effects amid a pandemic. They argue that this action is particularly cruel given the rise in unemployment and inflation.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned termination of three workers from Dawn newspaper in Islamabad.
PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that dismissal of workers during the second wave of Covid-19 amid rising unemployment and inflation is absolute cruelty.
The management reportedly plans further retrenchments in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Islamabad, they said.
They have called for an immediate withdrawal of employees’ terminations and halting further dismissals.
Key Points
- PFUJ condemns layoffs at Dawn newspaper in Islamabad.
- Three workers were terminated during the second wave of COVID-19.
- Management plans further layoffs in major cities across Pakistan.
- President and Secretary-General of PFUJ demand immediate action.
- Calls made to halt any additional dismissals.
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