Surprise and delight for Geo staffers
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 September 2012
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Geo TV staff in Islamabad received their salaries on time for July and August, a change from the usual delays. Employees expressed their hope this timely payment continues.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Staff at Geo TV Islamabad was in for a surprise for the second time in two months – their salaries being paid on time!
For a long period, payments used to be made in the third week of each month. However, salaries for July and August arrived pronto.
“I was delighted to learn money was in my bank account Wednesday; it was hard to believe though,” said one journalist, who did not want to be named. “I hope this practice continues.”
It could not be quickly confirmed if employees at other centers got paid too.
Salaries to staff members at many television channels and newspapers routinely get delayed, at times for months.
Key Points
- Salaries paid on time for July and August.
- Previous delays had been common for many employees.
- Staff members express surprise and delight.
- Uncertainty remains about payments at other centers.
- Timely payments are rare in the media industry.
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