Positive Utilization of Social Media for the Betterment of Society 

The latest episode of Ranra (Light) focused on the utilization of social media for the betterment of society, especially as an education platform for youngsters.

Ilyas Orakzai, an entrepreneur and social media activist, was the guest of the show. He stated that social media can bring a real change if it is positively used in the country, but unfortunately it is observed that in Pakistan, the misuse of these platforms is on rise from the very beginning which has negative effects especially on the youth.

He further added that according to the statistics released by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in 2016, the number of social media accounts in Pakistan is over 44 million, out of which most are fake and are used for spreading hatred and intolerance.

A CRSS correspondent report was also played during the show about the views of the youth regarding the use of social media.

One listener took part in the program through a live call.

About Sabawoon:

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programme, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion.

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