January 17, 2017, Peshawar: The latest episode of Sabawoon[i], flagship radio program of Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), was presented under the theme of Da Semi Jaaj (regional review) on Tuesday. The program takes upon the important news of the region and provides a crisp analysis.

Following reports were included in the program:

• Problems faced by the students in central Kurram Agency due to school buildings damaged during the war against militancy
• The launching ceremony of an association for the rights of disabled persons by a charity in Bannu district
• The closure of twenty girls’ schools in Charsadda district with negative impact on female education
• The issue of female teachers of community schools in Mohmand Agency because of non-payment of salaries for the last seven months
• A jirga held in Swat to divide it in upper and lower districts

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.