Role of National Accountability Bureau(NAB) in preventing Corruption. The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) on October 2, 2017, shed light on the Role of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in preventing corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP). Mian Mohammad Wiqar, Additional Director NAB, was the studio guest in the show. He stated that there were only 7 NAB offices in the Country. Peshawar is one of the active and efficient ones among them. He claimed that NAB Ordinance is one of the best laws in the world to recover the corruption money and to prevent it. Mr. Wiqar further confirmed that Peshawar office received more than 40000/ complaints and verified 28100/ to date. He shared having investigated 697 cases and submitting 475 (Cases) Challans in the courts. He claimed arrest of 840 corrupt persons and recovery of more than 6 billion rupees. Mr. Wiqar requested the public to cooperate and inform NAB of corrupt practices in their immediate surroundings. A report played during the show, also focused on issues that NAB is dealing with. During the show, as many as ten listeners called in for questions/comments on the content.However, only four calls could be accomodated in the live 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...

Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) on October 3,2017, discussed several public issues, such as education, communication and health issues in different district and agencies of KP and FATA. The first report highlighted the road communication issues of southern district, Lakki Marwat. Report mentioned that in the population of around 70 thousand people, the main highway from Tajori to Gambela is in ruins. There is no repair and maintenance since the past ten years on this road. MNA Lakki Col Ameer Ullah, talking in the show as a telephonic guest said that he was disappointed due to the non-cooperation of federal and provincial government. He claimed that several efforts were made and an important meeting with CM and high officials was also held regarding this issue, but all in vain. Moreover, the program discussed the education issues, such as a rented building for Primary School in Raheem Abad, Swat for the last 37 years. The enrollment of the School is more than 1300 students. The state of educational emergency in the province entails no building or furniture for the students in Swat. The same situation is faced by the students in a Primary School of Jarama Alfalah Kohat, where there are 350 students in six class rooms but they are sitting and studying in two rooms only. The absence of a watchman is also endangering the lives of the students. The fourth report was regarding the shortage of course books, in some schools of District Charsadda. There were 10 calls during the show, 6 calls were aired along with one live SMS. 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...

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....