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Such TV fires four staffers

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 1 May 2013 |  JP Staff Reporter

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Such TV fires four staffers
Such TV sacked four employees on Labor Day without providing reasons. Insiders suggest the firings could be linked to management's desire for preferred personnel.

ISLAMABAD: Four employees of Such TV were reportedly sacked on Labor Day with no reason being assigned by the management.

According to reports, the four were asked to submit their resignations but they wanted to know the reason.

Insiders say although the management claims they have been fired because of unsatisfactory performance the employees have a different story to tell. They say the new Advisor to the Chairman and other officials want to bring in people of their own choice.

A show-cause email is also said to have been sent to 10 other reporters.

KEY POINTS:

  • Four Such TV employees were let go on Labor Day.
  • Management cited unsatisfactory performance as the reason.
  • Employees claim the firings are politically motivated.
  • A show-cause email was sent to 10 other reporters.
  • New management appears to favor their own hires.

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