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 Honor killing, Muharram security, price hike, and quota of special persons, in different district and Agencies of KP and FATA.

The first report highlights the police effort for Muharram security in the province in general and particularly in DI Khan. Report mentions IG Police visit to DI Khan and monitoring the security situation in the region. Moreover we discussed the importance and requirements of Muharram and duty of different sects to respect each other in these days. Maulana Ashraf speaking as telephonic guest requested all Muslims to be patient and polite with each other.

Moreover, program discussed the alarming situation of Honor Killing in Swat. According to the statistics, 38 women have been killed in the name of Honor during the current year. Report mentioned that not a single killer has been punished till now. NGOs demanded notification of family laws to Malakand Division to prevent and minimize honor killings in the area.

The third report highlights the non-implementation of quota in jobs and free education for special persons in KP. Talking in the show as a telephonic guest Mr. Sher Bahadar Afridy, President of Dost Welfare Organization, requested the provincial government to fulfill its promises and provide free education and jobs to entitled persons.

The fourth report was regarding the price hike of vegetables and especially the tomatoes in the region. Report mentioned that transportation fare from Kabul and the illegal taxes on the route (Khyber Agency) made it unaffordable.

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.