.png)
RIUJ complains against Channel 92 for illegally terminating senior reporter Faiz Paracha
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 October 2017
Join our WhatsApp channel
The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists has accused Channel 92 of firing its senior reporter Faiz Paracha without cause. The matter has been referred to PEMRA's Council of Complaints for assessment.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) has lodged a complaint against Channel 92 for terminating the services of its senior reporter Faiz Paracha without assigning any reason.
The complaint was lodged by President RIUJ, Mubarak Zeb Khan.
PEMRA said Friday it referred the matter to its Council of Complaints for action under relevant laws.
Paracha, a defense correspondent at 92 News was asked to hand over his office ID card by the HR manager as he arrived at work one day last April. No reason was given and he was told to leave.
Paracha was with the channel for about seven months.
Photo: Facebook/Faiz Paracha
Key Points
- RIUJ lodged a complaint against Channel 92 for terminating Faiz Paracha.
- Paracha was a senior reporter and defense correspondent.
- The termination was executed without providing a reason.
- PEMRA has referred the case to its Council of Complaints.
- Faiz Paracha worked at Channel 92 for approximately seven months.
Relevant Topics
Ask AI: Understand this story your way
AI EnabledDig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.
Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.
