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 health, life security, narcotics addiction and NADRA registration center etc.
The first report, discussed the scarcity of professional staff and the related problems that crop up in the rehabilitation center, in district Kohat. A drug addict, Mohammad Iqbal in a report lodged, complained about the unethical and harsh manner in which the staff dealt with the patients along with the unavailability of professional doctors in the center. Mohammad Hussain, a rehabilitation officer while talking in the show as a telephonic guest speaker live, agreed with the complaint lodged by the patient and instead projected the other facilities available and shared some of the success stories of the center.
The second report, was about the NADRA registration center in Yakka Ghund Mohmand Agency. A local of the area, complained about the non-availability of clean drinking water, sheds to protect oneself from strong sun rays and no rules to stand in a queue along with a number of other irregularities being committed.
The third report, discussed the encroachment issue on the river side in district Charsadda. Assistant Commissioner Charsadda, Mr. Inayat ullah Khan speaking as a telephonic guest accepted the charge that there were a lot of encroachers on the river side and the Administration was coming up with strict measures to vacate the government land from them.
The last report, pointed out the dire need of a blood bank in Kurram Agency. People of the area demanded a full-fledged operational blood bank from the Health department of FATA primarily to meet the needs of thalassemia patients and the injured of the locality.
There were 6 calls during the show in which 3 calls were aired live.
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.