Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues, such as sports, agriculture, terrorism and militancy, the lack of funds for the municipal committee and FATA Super League Tournament.
The program reported on the initiation of FATA Super League Tournament in Khyber Agency. This tournament was initiated by Khyber Cricket Association and a total of 24 games will take place in different parts of the FATA. The competition was organized to boost the sportsmen spirit among youngster. Over 100 young players took part in the games while more than 1000 local residents attended the event.
Another point of discussion was the impact of excessive rain and a hazardous fungus that has hit the wheat crop in the district Charsadda. The report states that 80 percent of the local economy is dependent on the agricultural sector but due to the incompetence of the Agriculture Department and a lack of government interests around 30 percent of the local crops are wasted.
Furthermore the program shed light on the aftermaths of a bomb blast that happened a few days back near an Imam Bargh in Kurram Agency. This incident has caused the death of 24 people and left 60 people injured.
The program concluded with a discussion about the issues faced by employees of the Municipal Committee Kohat. Due to a lack of funds no salaries have been paid since two months. The employees are now protesting against the committee and staying absent from their offices.
Callers Response:
Four callers took part in the program. They stated that sport is an important component of life and such events should be organized in different parts of KP and FATA to promote peace, tolerance for diversity and resolve conflicts.
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.