Importance of Book Reading.
The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the importance of book reading and why our youngsters are moving away from reading in the context of their culture and tradition.
Importance of book reading and lack of guidance given to students. to read about history was mentioned in the show. Students are reluctant to read course books due to poor quality education and the internet has also diverted their attention from reading. The culture of reading is dying due to which our youngsters are unaware of their cultural values. There is also a need of community libraries to further motivate people to develop the habit of reading. Moreover, the program also highlighted the role of Baacha Khan Educational Foundation which arranges study circles every month in which participants are given two books and at the end of the month they hold discussions to review the books.
Ms. Wagma Feroz, member of Baacha Khan Trust Educational Foundation, Peshawar, took part as studio guest in the show.
Ms. Wagma Feroz said: “Social media is now considered as the most powerful source of disseminating information and we are utilizing this tool for expanding our study circle and to engage more and more people into book reading.”
A radio report was made part of the radio program. The report highlighted the causes behind the dying trend of book reading.
Seven listeners took part in the program through live calls. They talked about the educational system.
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 highlights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners.