Role of Media in Conflict Resolution
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirits) discussed the role of media in conflict resolution, along with journalistic ethics.
Incidents are being sensationalized and exaggerated, particularly by electronic media, which is against the ethics of journalism. Media’s role is to inform the public, rather than to create panic.
Mr. Umar Farooq, a reporter at Express Tribune, was the studio guest. He said that when compared to print media, electronic media is more irresponsible since it often runs the news without confirmation. This is why many news reports bounce back, creating conflict between reporters.
Associate Professor of Journalism Department, Mr. Ali Imran Bangash, participated via phone call in the show. He said that the Journalism Department is going to introduce a conflict resolution related course in the syllabus. The department has also launched a diploma course in conflict resolution.
A report by Ceena Naeem was played in the show and there were seven calls received during the show.
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.
The primary objective of the show has been to underline the criticality of constitutionalism, fundamental rights, public accountability and the rule of law for countering extremism illegalities of all forms.