April 18, 2016, Peshawar: The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) flagship radio program Sabawoon’s latest episode was about the initiatives taken by the KP government to counter militancy, extremism, and to maintain peace in the region.
The central points of discussion were related to the initiatives such as the ban on hate speech and literature, regulating seminaries, civil society interventions in seminaries, police capacity building and reforms, and overall improvement the education sector. Moreover, the program also highlighted the issues faced by lesser privilliged street children, and their rehabilitation via ‘Zamung Kor’ program that aims to create a society where children can enjoy their rights without any discrimination and deprivation of basic necessities.
The program was aired under the theme of “JwandeyJazbey” (alive spirits), on Wednesday. The guest on the show was Mr. Salahuddin Khan, Assistant Director, Zamung Kor program KP.
Report on ‘Zamung Kor’ in Peshawar:
The special report aired on the show highlighted the views of the street children who are rehabilitating in ‘Zamung Kor’ and shared the strategies of the management to support these children.
Shoaib Khan, an eight year old, said: “I am very happy here as I can study, play games, and have fun with my friends in a comfortable environment.”
Mr. Muhammad Bilal, a student, said: “Within three months, I have learned Urdu at ‘Zamung Kor’. They are providing us with care, schooling, and motivate us to take part in extracurricular activities. My dream is to join the Pakistan Army and serve my nation.”
Mr. Muhammad Naeem, Director ‘Zamung Kor’ project, said: “We try our best to provide a friendly environment to the children so they can avail all the facilities under one roof. This project will also be extended to other districts in the near future to revamp the street children.”
Three callers took part in the live show. They appreciated the KP government’s initiative and demanded that the rehabilitation process for street children be improved so that we may maintain peace in the region by making sure everyone is provided with the basic facilities.
Caller one, Mr. Nafees Khan, said: “Due to poverty, most of the parents are not able to educate their children. In such cases, government support is crucial for educating these children.”
Caller two, Mr. Shah Khalid, said: “There are various gangs/groups out there which mislead children on the streets.. Due to lack of awareness, these children are lured by such groups and take up illegal activities that later affect the region.”
Third caller, Mr. Gul Badshah, said: “Zmung Kor initative is brilliant for children’s schooling and character building. The KP government should extend this to other districts, so that more children can be prevented from getting involved in illegal activities.”
Mr. Salahuddin Khan, Assistant Director, ‘Zamung Kor’ program, KP, said: “Unfortunately, our province has a high ratio of street children because of poverty.. This initiative should have been taken much earlier, whereby so many children could have been saved on time. We are interested in extending this to other districts of KP to recuperate as many children as possible.”