The latest episode of Taroon (Bond) focused on traffic rules and regulations in Peshawar.
One can often observe the violation of traffic rules in Peshawar, why people are not following the rules and regulations of traffic despite there being an effective system of traffic wardens? In most cases the traffic sergeants punish and fine violators of traffic rules.
The program was recorded in Sadder Bazaar of Peshawar city, where several drivers of public transport, ordinary citizens and on duty traffic wardens took part in the discussion.
“I have sold my passenger bus due to excessive punishment and charges fined by the traffic police and am now driving a small car. The traffic police harass and penalize us without any reason,” stated a taxi driver.
In the middle of Peshawar Saddar bazaar, a mobile van of traffic police was awarding driving licenses to those who did not have this basic document and were running their vehicles without license.
“We have arranged this activity for those drivers who have not a valid driving license. The activity will help to improve rule of law in the society. This is an open platform and everyone can apply for driving license,” said Anwar Khan, Incharge Traffic Warden Education Peshawar.
“With the introducing of traffic warden system, there is significant improvement in attitude of traffic police and now we are following the practice of ‘pehle salaam –phir kalam’ with people” said a traffic warden while performing his duties on FC Chowk Peshawar.
Citizens of Peshawar and traffic officials suggested that there is a dire need of awareness programs regarding traffic rules and regulations and the involvement of media is crucial in this regard.
There were four calls received during the show.
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, JargaMaraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da SimayJaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. JwandaiJazbey 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.