Census and the Role of Provincial Government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed the ongoing census in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the support for the census team provided by provincial government.
During the program the work of census teams in collecting data and their security situation as well as the support of the provincial government and law enforcement agencies were discussed. Furthermore, the program shed light on the census commission and the lack of female members in the teams. Moreover, the progress made by the district administration, the role of local government representatives in the process and public complaints along with a redressal mechanism were deliberated. The program also aimed to sensitize listeners about the importance of census and the necessity for the public to support the teams in the best way possible during the whole process to ensure proper counting and data collection.
Mr. Jamil Mohmand, a Peshawar based journalist, took part as the studio guest in the show.
Mr. Mohmand said: “Census plays an indispensable role in the development of a country. It is conducted to utilize the resources available according to the population of a region. That’s why we must support the cause as best as possible. It serves the improvement of the whole nation.”
A radio report was included in the program that shared the statistics and progress of the census teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Three callers took part live in the program. They called on the district governments to allocate funds for the support of the census.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.