Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) discussed multiple governance issues faced by the masses KP. The callers in live calls spoke about load shedding, schools for girls and the long-awaited repair and maintenance of roads.
The first report was from Kohat by Tahir Rasheed, sharing the grievances of load shedding of Sui gas in the area, particularly early in the morning. The complainants shared that due to the lack of interest by the department, illegal connections and narrow pipelines, the gas supply to the houses is minimal. The Deputy Chief Engineer of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGL) responded to the queries that there have been a few issues of supply on part of the two companies resulting in low pressure; however, the department is trying to cope up with the challenge of demand and supply.
The second report from Yakka Ghund Mohmand Agency by Gul Hussain highlighted the role of political administration and the continued use of Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR). Though the security and law enforcing agencies are playing a key role in the maintenance of peace and rule of law and efforts are being made in the National Assembly for the merger of FATA and abolition of FCR, yet the local political administration seems to be utilizing its authority by implementing FCR.
The third report was from an exhibition in Gore Gathri, Peshawar. The event was organized in connection with the 16 days of activism campaign by the Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC). The Vice Chairperson of WPC said that the caucus intended to support the campaign as well as provide an opportunity for skilled women to showcase their pieces of arts and craft. She added that it is playing its role within the assembly and four important bills have been tabled already.
The fourth report was from Swat, Mangora by Anwar Anjum, about a Mushaira arranged for the students conveying the message of peace and love for the masses. Poets from different parts of KP participated. The participants were of the opinion that such gatherings are essential to promote Pashto language.
AboutSabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communication program, 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 is aired Monday to Thursday every week under the aforementioned 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.