August 13, 2015, Peshawar: The Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) flagship radio program Sabawoon (New Dawn), on Thursday, focused on the celebrations of independence day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  Under the theme “Da Ilam Ranra” (light of knowledge) two guests, Mr. Ibrahim Rooman and Professor Rashid Hussain, both Pashtun poets, participated in the studio and Mr. Abasyn Yousafzai participated via telephone. The show also focused on the zeal and enthusiasm found in the public during independence day celebrations.

For the last several years, Pakistan, especially the KP and FATA regions, have suffered a sharp escalation in terrorism. But people still celebrate independence day with awe-inspiring enthusiasm, a testament to the public need for peace and tolerance. This show specifically focused on why this zeal is important for national identity and and patriotism, which inherenctly includes the need to see a progressive and progressing Pakistan.