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 education, health, female voter registration campaign and veterinary diseases in different districts and Agencies of KP and FATA.

The first report highlights the importance of female voter registration campaign in district Kohat. District Election Commissioner Kohat, Mr. Shahab Khan speaking as a telephonic guest in the show impresses on the public to cooperate with the district committee working for the increase of female vote in the area. He insisted that constitutional amendment and changes in course book of the schools are essential for the cause.

Moreover, program discussed the hurdles faced due to the lack of free books for class 8^th 9^th and 10^th in Mohmand Agency FATA. Deputy Director Education FATA, Mr. Abbas Khan assured the listeners that the problem will be overcome in a couple of days. He demanded a separate text book board for FATA, to eliminate the shortage problem forever.

The third report, highlights the veterinary disease in central Kurram Agency, impacting the lives of hundreds of goats and other animals. According to the animal owners, the disease will certainly affect their economy.

In the final report, the reporter mentioned the illegal use of local graveyard, for animal business in district Charsadda. A local Mufti/ Islamic scholar condemned the act and insisted that the district administration should take responsibility for the safety and cleanness of the graveyard.

There were 14 feedback calls in the show, 8 calls were aired live and 2 SMS attended to in the show. Callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities through CRSS provided network facility.

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. And last but not the least, a road show name Taroon high lights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners on Friday.