Role of Youth in Strengthening the Rule of Law

The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the role of youngsters in promoting and sustaining the rule of law in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

The program showed how youth can play their role in promoting the rule of law in KP and FATA, in enhancing democratic values in the region and their importance for the social and economic development of the country. Moreover, the program highlighted the rule of law in the Pakistani context, the insufficient curricula of educational institutions regarding rule of law and civic education and the significance of responsible citizenship for a peaceful and prosperous society.

Mr. Maqsood Ali, Advocate Peshawar High Court, Peshawar, and Mr. Ahsan Sardar, Trainer, British Council Pakistan, Peshawar, took part as the studio guests in the show.

Mr. Ali said: “Pakistans youths constitutes over 60 percent of the population. If they are properly educated and utilized, they can play an enormous role in the development of Pakistan and we can get rid of many problems.”

Mr. Sardar said: “The British Council is engaged in building the capacity of the youths in issues that are pre-requisite for social change and tries to inculcate them with the spirit of change agents in society. Such efforts should be institutionalized on government level.”

A radio report was made part of the program. The report echoed the comments of youngsters about their role in promoting rule of law and its importance for a developed society.

Two callers took part live in the program. They urged government to create employment opportunities for youngster to utilize their skill rather than wasting them.

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.