Role & efficiency of Local governments in KP.
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the role and efficiency of Local government bodies in Tehsils, Towns and districts of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.
Local governments are the back bone of micro development in the world. Following issues were discussed in the show: What is the basic role of the present LG system in KP? How much is the local public satisfied from the elected members of local bodies and the existing system? What amount of developmental budget they utilized successfully in previous years?
District Niab Nazim, Mr. Syed Qasim Ali Shah as studio guest tried to defend the system. He claimed that they were going according to the book and the public is fully involved and satisfied with the new system. He further explained that although the system is very new and the elected members are trying their best to meet the public needs but it will require time.
A radio report was made part of the program in which public voices were part of the report. They complained about the elected members and the system.
Four calls were received during the show and two were aired live, the callers took keen interest in the topic and expressed their views openly.
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.