ISLAMABAD: The information ministry has abolished its social media cell, making 24 people jobless.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan confirmed the development at a press conference on Thursday.

She, however, said that the cell was raised by her on a temporary basis. “Now, we are going to establish a proper digital media wing at the ministry,” she said. The people in the abolished cell were working on a daily-wage basis and they would be paid against the services they have rendered.

Asked about their job status, Ms Awan said a proposal had been moved for establishing the digital media wing, adding that once it was approved by the prime minister, the ministry would re-advertise the posts.

Published in Dawn, December 13th, 2019

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