Sabawoon Showcase: Performance of Water and Sanitation Service Program (WSSP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

January 23, 2017, Peshawar: The latest episode of Sabawoon[i], flagship radio program of Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), discussed the performance of WSSP with regard to sanitation, cleanliness and water supply services throughout the KP province.

The main points of discussion included the water and sanitation services of WSSP, local government collaborations with WSSP, role of WSSP in eradicating pollution, cleanliness campaigns, and mass awareness campaign about rights and duties regarding cleanliness and green environment. The program also highlighted the issues faced by locals due to labor unions in WSSP and municipal committees in Peshawar.

The program was aired under the theme of Jarga Marrakka (debate and council) on Monday. Mr. Ali Ur Rehman, Manager Operations WSSP, Peshawar, Mr. Muhammad Naveed, Chairman Municipal Workers’ Union, Peshawar, Mr. Riaz Khan, member of Local Government Federation, Peshawar, and Fakher-e-Alam, Zonal Manager WSSP, Peshawar, were the studio guests.

A radio report mentioned the demands of workers of municipal committees in Peshawar and shared statistics about WSSP performance in different areas of the city.

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Mr. Ali Ur Rehman said: “The labor unions and pressure groups are a source of problem in the organization. Their issues have been forwarded to the board which will hopefully lead towards positive results in the coming days.”

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.

 

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