ATV expels all employees on IHC orders
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(Web Desk): The Islamabad High Court has ordered the liquidation of ATV channel, leading to the termination of all employees across departments.

ATV is operated by Shalimar Recording & Broadcasting Company Limited (SRBC), and is owned by the Government of the Pakistan.

According to an office directive issued on 24 November 2025, every employee, including regular, contractual, temporary, deputed, daily-wage staff, broadcast contributors, and those on leave, must end their services by 30 November 2025.

Employees are required to submit task-completion reports, hand over official files, documents, passwords, media storage devices, and other operational materials by 28 November.

Specific handovers have been assigned to designated focal persons in administrative, finance, technical, engineering, and station management roles.

Additionally, outgoing staff must provide clearance acknowledgments, bank details, CNIC copies, and updated contact information to the Administration Office.

All financial dues, including gratuity, leave encashment, pending salaries, and other claims, will be processed according to SRBC service rules and applicable laws, depending on available liquidation funds and court-approved priorities.

The liquidation order clarifies that the termination is strictly court-mandated and is not a disciplinary action or punitive measure.

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The notice has been signed by Muhammad Atif Saeed on behalf of Khilji Rahat Waheed, Chartered Accountants, acting as official liquidators of SRBC.

Copies have been shared with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, PTVC, PBC, PNCA, and posted on SRBC’s notice board.