Prevention of Aerial Firing   The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the prevention of aerial firing, its negative impact and role of police in eradicating this issue. In the current situation of aerial firing in different areas, 37 people sustained injuries when Pakistan won the final match of Champion’s Trophy against India, one child also died after sustaining injuries. Government’s ban on aerial firing on “Chand Raat”, civil society’s role in awareness campaigns and demonstrations in the aftermath of aerial firing were promoted. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of police and their strategies against the culprits of aerial firing on “Chand Raat”. Mr. Tahir Dawar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Peshawar, took part as a studio guest in the show. Mr. Dawar said: “KP Police is instructed by the higher officials to strictly implement section 144 and punish people under section 188 and 337H (2). Under this section, there will be no bail out for the person involved in celebratory firing and he will have to spend six months in jail. I request the public that instead of aerial firing, support the poor families financially.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the impacts of celebratory firing and respondents also stressed that government must introduce strict punishment against aerial firing. Five callers took part in the program. The callers stated that the parents must keep their children away from toy guns and elders of the community, also help the police in identifying the wrong doers. 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...

Eid-Ul-Fitr and Our Old Traditions The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations and old traditions, which are now fading day by day. Eid is celebrated after Ramzan, children and female get engrossed in its preparations.  Pashtuns own culture, traditions and custom of celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr along with Hujra culture is promoted and highlighted in a conducive manner.  This helps the youngsters in comprehending its true values and the customs and traditions that change from time to time. Moreover, the program shed light on the relations between families and relatives which is now based on materialism. Internet and mobile have created physical distances between people. Professor Qazi Muhammad Khamis, a Peshawar based senior TV and Radio artist, took part as a studio guest in the show. Mr. Khamis said: “Our environment will improve with the increase in literacy rate. Youngsters must give respect to elders. I appeal to people to increase tolerance. We should adopt love and affection. We must rebuild our Hujras as it is the learning place for youth.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the activities and preparation of Eid and respondents stated that our old customs and traditions are now alive only in villages due to elders. Seven listeners took part in the program. The listeners urged the parents and elders to convey the old customs and traditions to the youngsters in order to bring love, peace and harmony in the region.   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 technical education, border trade, NADRA centre, and traffic issues in different districts and agencies in KP and FATA. The first report highlighted the importance of the opening of Pak Afghan border in Kurram Agency. Khar Laso Pola is a safe and short route for national and international trade between the two countries. Member of National Assembly from Kurram Agency Mr. Sajid Hussain Tori was a telephonic guest who was invited to shed light on the significance and opening process of the border. Moreover, program mentioned the hurdles faced by the people due to non-availability of NADRA registration office in Baizay subdivision in Mohmand Agency. In a report, local people demanded Mobile NADRA registration van to meet their needs. The third report discussed the demand of the people of North Waziristan for a technical educational institute in the Agency. Further two reports highlighted the traffic and security issues in the District Charsadda and District Kohat. DSP Abdul Salam, expressed his views and shared information as a telephonic guest. He requested the public to abide by the laws to avoid traffic jams and emergencies. There were seven live calls in the show, callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities through CRSS provided network facility. 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...

Reasons and impacts of young doctors protest in KP hospitals. The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the reasons and impact of the regular protest of young doctors in different hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). There is a visible increase in the doctor’s protest for the last three years in KP. Provincial government tries their best to meet the demands of the doctors and paramedics and provide the services to the patients. For this purpose, a sound increase in the salary was approved and several laws were formulated to resolve the issue, but in vain. All the above were the key points of discussion in the show. Dr. Izhar, a representative of protesting doctors was the studio guest in the show, while Provincial Minister for Information Mr. Shah Farman and a senior journalist Mr. Umar Farooq took part as telephonic guests. A radio report was made part of the program in which the public was complaining against the behavior of the doctors and hurdles faced by the patients as an impact of the doctor’s protest. We got eight calls during the show in which we aired four calls 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, 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.  

Toy Guns and its Impact on Children and Society The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the selling of toy guns in local markets and its negative impact on the formative minds of the children and society. Toy guns are found to be easily available in the markets where the designs of artificial guns hold great fascination for young children. Most parents themselves even buy these toys for kids as a result of which children not only develop an admiration for the use of guns and weapons but also their acceptance in the society. This by default places a negative impact on the young minds on children where violence through the use of guns is seen as appealing. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of government to impose strict ban and fine on the selling of toy guns on the occasion of Eid. Ms. Ambreen Gulzar, a Peshawar based social activist and lawyer at Peshawar High Court, was invited as a studio guest in the show. Ms. Gulzar said: “Every year district government imposes ban on toy guns but as the government cannot reach to each and every street so the influential of the society should stand against it and play their role in the prevention of toy guns.” A report was made part of the radio program. The report highlighted the viewpoints of various individuals regarding the use of toy guns and urged the government to impose ban on the toy guns and its production. Three callers took part in the program. The callers suggested that the parents and teachers should also play their role in the up brining of a child and to involve children in healthy activities to divert them from engaging in negative actions. 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...

Youth Role in Volunteerism and Charity. The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the charitable work of youngsters as volunteers during Ramazan. Charity is one of the deeds liked by Allah and the act of helping those who are in need. Activities of the Welfare organizations in Ramazan and youth volunteerism were the key discussion points in the program. Moreover, the program shed light on the role of donors who provide funds for charity. Interfaith harmony was also discussed as not only the Muslim community helped the underprivileged but Sikh community also helped them by offering free iftar. Mr. Shoaib Ghaffar, a Peshawar based young social worker and President of “I am Volunteer”, was invited as a guest in the show. Mr. Ghaffar said: “Helping humanity is the real purpose of life. Those who want to join our organization are welcomed as we are not doing charities only in the month of Ramazan but we have also plans for helping youngsters in establishing their own business.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the activities of youth where free food was arranged for the less fortunate and Eid packages were distributed among them. Three listeners took part in the program through text messages. The listeners appreciated the role of youth in charities and how they can be a part of any welfare organization. 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...