SAMAA TV faces staff layoffs and salary cuts amid financial crisis

News channel SAMAA TV is reportedly going through a serious financial crisis. The situation has forced the channel to make major cuts in staff and salaries.

Sources say that salaries have been reduced by 30 to 35 percent. The cuts were implemented without prior notice. The reductions affect anchors, producers, technical staff, and other employees.

In addition to salary cuts, several senior management figures have resigned. Employees have also complained about delays in salary payments over the past few months. This has created unrest and uncertainty inside the organization.

Renowned anchor Talat Hussain may leave the channel soon. Meanwhile, Najam Sethi has reportedly already stepped down from his role. Other prominent journalists and presenters are reportedly looking for jobs at different television networks because of the ongoing instability.
The financial struggles at SAMAA TV are part of a wider problem in Pakistan’s media industry. Many channels are facing difficulties due to declining advertising revenue and rising operational costs. The country’s economic slowdown has made the situation even more challenging.

So far, SAMAA TV’s management has not issued any official statement regarding the pay cuts or staff departures. Employees and insiders continue to share concerns about the future of the organization.

Source: Minute Mirror