January 16, 2017, Peshawar: The latest episode of Sabawoon[i], flagship radio program of Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), focused on the performance of the KP’s RTI Act and its Commission.
The central discussion points included the need for the RTI Act and Commission to ensure timely delivery of public services in KP, improvement of governance and accountability mechanism through the Act and review of important sections of the Act. Moreover, the program highlighted the lack of awareness about the Act and Commission’s role and the extension of the Act to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) of Pakistan.
The program was aired under the theme of Jarga Marrakka (debate and council) on Monday. Mr. Azmat Hanif Orakzai, Chief Commissioner RTI Commission KP Peshawar, and Mr. Aziz Buneri, a Peshawar based journalist, were the studio guests.
A radio report shared statistics about the performance of KP’s RTI Commission.
Five callers took live part in the program. They urged government to extend the RTI Act to both FATA and PATA.
Mr. Orakzai said: “In addition to its own efforts, RTI Commission has full time liaison with other departments to help public and make the commission work more effectively.”
Sabawoon airs Monday through Thursday on FM-101.5 Peshawar & DI Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM.
[i] Sabawoon is a flagship radio program by CRSS in the KP/FATA region, designed to highlight local issues, and promote fundamental global values such as women’s rights, rule of law, equal citizenry, democracy, governance and accountability. It airs four times a week, under four themes. On Monday, Jarga Marrakka covers current affairs and issues, coupled with government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Semi Jaaj gives a holistic regional overview of the most important stories across the length and breadth of KP/FATA. On Wednesday, Jwandai Jazbey covers issues most important to youth, students and females. Finally, on Thursday, Ranra covers social issues that have a cultural angle and/or impact.