KARACHI: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)
has asked its affiliated Unions of Journalists (UJs) to observe
March 28 as a Black Day to protest the delay in implementation
of the 7th Wage Board Award.
The UJs have been asked to tell members to wear black armbands and apprise them of the latest on the wage award.
The UJs have been asked to tell members to wear black armbands and apprise them of the latest on the wage award.
Protesting the reported release of Rs300 million to the All
Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) in lieu of government
advertisements, PFUJ President Pervaiz Shuakat and Secretary
General Amin Yousuf said it was unfortunate the government gave
‘illegal relief’ to the newspaper industry while ignoring the
hard work being put in by the employees.
They pointed out the government should have first ensured its
directives and judgments by superior courts regarding the 7th
Wage Board Awards were implemented in letter and spirit.
Shaukat urged President Asif Ali Zardari to honor his
commitments and promises made to a delegation of the PFUJ.
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