Media Layoffs

 Published last week:  France's print media faces a deepening financial crisis with nearly 1,000 layoffs since late 2025, triggering newsroom consolidations and reduced local reporting.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  The BBC plans to cut 1,800-2,000 jobs to save £500m amid rising production costs and licence-fee pressure, a move that may affect services and journalistic capacity.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  RIUJ's analysis reveals widespread forced layoffs, salary delays, and erosion of employment protections among journalists and staff in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other centers.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  RIUJ condemns Aaj News Islamabad layoffs of staff amid unpaid salaries and newsroom restructuring, urging reinstatement and government intervention.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  The Associated Press will cut dozens of U.S. staff positions as it shifts editorial resources from hyper-local print to video, digital storytelling and national reporting.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Urdu News has laid off several journalists across Pakistan amid financial strain, raising concerns about job losses and uncertainty in Pakistan's media.

 Published last month:  Pakistan's newsrooms face accelerating layoffs and hiring freezes as broadcasters and digital platforms cut staff amid falling ad revenues and rising costs.

 Published last month:  Aaj TV has imposed sudden nationwide layoffs and delayed salaries; KUJ says employees in major cities were dismissed without notice and remain unpaid.

 Published last month:  Layoffs and funding cuts at major global media outlets are reshaping newsrooms, reducing staff and accelerating shifts toward digital models.

 Published last month:  CBS News will lay off about six percent of its workforce and discontinue CBS News Radio after nearly a century, citing a strategic shift toward digital journalism.

 Published last month:  Eight journalists were laid off from Abb Takk's Islamabad bureau days before Eid, worsening Pakistan's broadcast media crisis amid delayed salaries and shrinking advertising revenues.

 Published 3 months ago:  Newsrooms are cutting staff as digital audiences grow because reach often fails to produce sufficient revenue amid monetization issues and tech ad dominance.

 Published 4 months ago:  In 2025, the Pakistani media faced significant challenges but showcased resilience through public-interest journalism and digital adaptation.

 Published 4 months ago:  DawnNews.tv's closure raises concerns over job security for media workers in Pakistan amid a backdrop of declining revenue and industry cutbacks.

 Published 5 months ago:  Nukta, a digital journalism platform in Pakistan, has laid off 37 employees just a year after its launch, raising concerns about its future.

 Published 6 months ago:  NewsOne TV faces significant turmoil with layoffs and unpaid wages while remaining operational, highlighting issues in Pakistan's media sector.

 Published 2 years ago:  Spotify plans to cut 200 jobs, affecting 2% of its workforce, to optimize its podcast operations as part of a strategic realignment.

 Published 5 years ago:  Urdu newspaper Jehan Pakistan has terminated several reporters and newsroom staff in Islamabad, shifting focus towards an online edition.

 Published 5 years ago:  ARY Digital Network has announced a three-month salary cut for staff amidst ongoing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Published 6 years ago:  DawnNews has enacted a 10% salary cut and halved fuel allowances, heightening financial concerns among its staff amid a declining media landscape.

 Published 6 years ago:  Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, leaving nearly 60 employees jobless as PFUJ condemns the management's actions and calls for government intervention.

 Published 6 years ago:  The BBC will cut 450 newsroom jobs to adapt to audience changes and meet an £80 million savings target amid funding and equal-pay issues.

 Published 6 years ago:  Over 800 media workers in Malaysia face job losses due to the closure of major publications, prompting calls for proper redundancy payments.

 Published 6 years ago:  ARY and Aaj News have terminated 150 employees as part of a downsizing strategy, raising concerns from journalists' unions.

 Published 6 years ago:  Dunya Media Group has laid off over 80 employees in Multan, following recent job cuts in Lahore amid ongoing media industry challenges.

 Published 6 years ago:  Aaj News Television has laid off a dozen employees in Lahore and Islamabad, raising concerns about employee treatment and contractual obligations.

 Published 6 years ago:  24 News has dismissed its Malikwal correspondent, Sajid Mughal, amidst political pressure following his report on a Punjab Assembly secretary.

 Published 6 years ago:  Dunya Media Group has laid off 70 employees, marking significant job cuts in Pakistan's media sector amid growing concerns from journalist bodies.