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92 News reporters to get new cars, smart phones

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 24 April 2015

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92 News reporters to get new cars, smart phones
92 News Television is set to provide new 1000cc cars and smart phones to all its reporters. This initiative is aimed at keeping staff amid rising competition from other networks.
ISLAMABAD: All reporters of 92 News Television are to get new 1000cc cars and smart phones besides complimentary lunch and dinner in the office.
A source tells JournalismPakistan.com the channel’s management would bear 60 percent cost of the car while the reporters would pay the remaining 40 percent through easy installments.
“A smart phone will be given to each reporter as a gift from the management while the cars would be delivered by the end of next month,” he said.
He said the management announced these incentives for the reporters after some correspondents were reportedly ready to join the upcoming BOL News.

KEY POINTS:

  • All reporters to receive new 1000cc cars.
  • Smart phones will be gifted to each reporter.
  • Management covers 60% of car cost; reporters pay 40%.
  • Cars to be delivered by the end of next month.
  • Incentives offered to retain talent amid competition.

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