Access to Safe Drinking Water in Peshawar and its Misuse. The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on importance and supply of safe drinking water and its misuse in Peshawar. Importance of safe drinking water is the right of the citizens. They must be provided with safe drinking water. Supply of water in Peshawar is through tube wells, people in southern districts lack safe drinking water, and females have to carry water from very far places. Since we have plenty of safe water in Peshawar, it is mostly wasted in washing clothes, dishes and vehicles. Government must launch awareness campaigns for the conservation of safe drinking water. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar, how it ensures the purification and supply of safe water. Mr. Amir Khattak, Water Supply Manger at Water and Sanitation Services, Peshawar (WSSP) took part as the studio guest in the show. Mr. Khattak said: “We should realize our responsibilities alongside our rights if we want to develop. One should shut the tap after it is used. One should take care of resources as they are the nation’s property. Parents should teach and develop awareness in their children about saving resources.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the importance of safe drinking water and how one should use it accordingly. Five listeners took part in the program. They complained that in southern districts people were compelled to drink unsafe water. 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...

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...

FATA merger issue, current situation, hurdles and expectation. The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the debatable issue of FATA merger in KP. The need and importance of merger, reasons and hurdles in the way forward and negative impact of the delay tactics, in the approval of the bill from the parliament were the main points of discussion.  Moreover, program shed light on the constitutional status of FATA, the positive impact of FATA merger in KP and public demand, as voice of the day for merger. Dr. Said Alam Mehsood, a well-known social activist and leader of Ulasi Tehreek and Sajid Khan Momand, President PTI Mohmand Agency took part as studio guests in the show. Both of the guests agreed upon the fact that gradually a merger is the best solution of FATA issue. They demanded from the government of Pakistan to approve the recommendations of the Sartaj Aziz committee, as soon as possible from the parliament. Both of the guests condemned those parties and individuals who opposed and created hurdles in the main streaming of FATA. They demanded urgent local body elections in FATA, extension of Peshawar high court jurisdiction to FATA and seats in KP assembly in coming election. A report was made part of the show in which the youth of FATA demanded urgent approval of the tabled bill from National Assembly for merger. We received 11 calls during the show out of which 5 calls were aired live. 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,...

Importance of mother tongue/GB literary seminar. The latest episode of Taroon (Bond) focused on the importance of mother tongue in the overall improvement and progress of a nation. The show was recorded in Gilgit Baltistan, where the government organized a two day seminar on the above mentioned topic. There were well known language experts, famous poets and literary persons from all across Pakistan. In the four sessions of the seminar, there were valuable presentations, speeches and recitation of poetry in Urdu and regional languages as well. Chief Secretary GB Mr. Kazim Niaz, talking in the show shed light on the basic objectives and goals of the seminar. He praised and thanked the participants for participation and their valuable presentations. Mr. Niaz stated that keeping in view the intellectual input, we are now able to establish a language academy in GB to keep alive and promote the regional languages of GB. The poets and experts participating in the show, showed their trust in GB government and stated  that they were on the right path to promote the regional languages. Four listeners took part in the program through feedback number. They praised the show. 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...

Role of Dispute Resolution Council The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the role and importance of Dispute Resolution Councils in society for sorting out petty issues. Dispute Resolution Council, DRCs were formed in 2014 in order to resolve minor disputes of the community and it has got legal cover in the Police Act of 2017. It was started from district Peshawar and later on it was expanded to other districts, its prime aim was to reduce burden on police stations and courts. DRC members are selected by the provincial government and all of them are well reputed people. DRC has resolved more than 7000 disputes in the present year in KP. Female members of DRC are playing a vital role in the settlement of family issues. Moreover, the program encouraged the listeners and common people to contact DRC if they want cheap and speedy justice. Mr. Saleem Ashraf, DRC Registrar, Peshawar, took part as a telephonic guest in the show. Mr. Ashraf said: “We do not proceed until both rival parties are in agreement. In 95% cases both parties become agree and accept our decision.” A radio report was made part of the radio program. The report mentioned the gratitude of DRC beneficiaries. Three listeners took part in the program through live calls. They asked about the process of approaching DRC and its legal status. 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....

Women’s boxing and fitness. The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the Physical Fitness of females and female players. Strength and stamina of females working in different fields, importance of female physical fitness was discussed. In many instances, females are deprived of their basic rights. Although, women are accepted in many fields such as being pilots, engineers and in the army but women in sports have not been accepted as yet. Women in KP are not allowed to participate in boxing matches due to cultural constraints. Female health is of prime importance to ensure that they have the strength to look after their families and children and manage their daily routine also. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of parents and government that they must encourage female sports. Ms. Shehnaz Kamal, Boxing coach, Peshawar, took part as the studio guest in the show. Ms. Kamal said: “I request females to first take care of their health. They will only be able to take care of their families if they themselves are healthy enough. Apart from this, parents are requested to support their children. If we increase the sports, hospitals and police stations will decrease automatically in direct proportion.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the views of females about the inauguration of female gym at Qayum Sports Complex. Two listeners took part in the program live. The listeners requested the parents to allow their daughters to participate in sports. 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 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 drug addiction, consumer courts, Ban on mobile and internet, education and festivals   in different districts and Agencies of KP and FATA. The first report, highlights the alarming situation of drug use in Haleemzay area of District Charsadda. Reports mention that a lot of youth of the area are addicted to different narcotics like Ice, Heroin, senses etc, which badly impact the life and future of the concerned families. District Police Officer (DPO) Charsadda Mr. Sohail Khalid, talking in the show as telephonic guest pointed out the steps taken for the elimination of drugs from the area. He insisted that public cooperation and NGO support is required in this regard.   Moreover, program discussed the hurdles faced due to ban on mobile network for the last six months and lack of internet facility for the last one year in Mohmand Agency, FATA. Report also mentioned that the transportation of Chemical fertilizer is also forbidden in the agency which impacts the agriculture production of the area. Public of the area demands removal of all bans from the area. The third report, highlighted the poor condition of consumer courts in Kohat district. Report mentioned that consumer courts in Kohat are useless because they do not provide justice to the consumers/complainants against different government departments. The fourth report, explained the reasons of failure of majority of the students of Khurram Agency, in the previous BCS examination from the University of Kohat. The last report highlighted the colors and importance of Kalam festival and the measures required for the improvement of tourism in the area. There were 11 feedback calls in the show; out of which 08 calls were aired live. Callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities...