Call for Accountability as Senior Media Figures Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Influence and Corruption
In a major shake-up, 37 employees have been laid off from the media outlet Nukta, sparking renewed debate over the role of media owners and influential figures in shaping newsroom dynamics. The dismissals have reignited concerns about how journalists—particularly reporters, sub-editors, and NLEs—often bear the brunt of organizational restructuring, while high-profile media personalities remain untouched.
Critics argue that figures like Kamran Khan, who carry the label of “senior journalist,” tend to be at the center of such disruptions wherever they go. Behind their bold commentaries and investigative exposés lie deeper questions about their own accountability. The call is growing louder to investigate the assets built through years of reporting and to examine why inquiries against such individuals are often quietly dropped under pressure.
Journalists Urged to Demand Transparency Before Protesting Ownership Decisions
The narrative is shifting: rather than focusing solely on the hardship and unemployment faced by journalists, many are now urging the community to first expose and protest against those within their own ranks who allegedly manipulate systems for personal gain. Without this internal reckoning, critics say, recurring press releases and protest camps at institutions like the Karachi Press Club will continue to echo the same unresolved grievances every few months.
