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 health, education, irrigation and drugs addiction. The program started with a report about the excess of tuition fees during summer vacations. Parents have raised a serious complaint about the teacher’s demand for fees while they are not performing their duties in summer vacations. Moreover, the program discussed the lack of water in Barani irrigation dams that has put residents in serious problems of water shortage. One resident stated that despite the difficulties they are facing in regard to water shortage, government is not undertaking any action. The availability of drugs in district Charsadda was also discussed in the program. Many youngsters in the district are addicted to drugs which rules out routine life for them. In a report made about this topic a respondent stated, that the dangers of drugs have destroyed the life of both youngsters and elders, while so far are no serious actions are taken by the government to control it. Furthermore, the problems faced by residents due to dirt road between Mirali and Thal areas were discussed. The devastating damages of the rout are protracting the drives for locals on daily basis. The program was concluded by accentuating the issues faced by Thalassemia patients in district Kodat due to the lack of proper treatment equipment. The report mentioned that over 1000 people are suffering from Thalassemia in district Kohat only.   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...

The Role of Female Lawyers in Society The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the importance role of female lawyers’ in society. The main focuses of the program were the provision of justice for women, domestic violence and family disputes, inheritance law, women’s rights and the lack of awareness among women about their basic rights. Moreover, the program underscored issues faced by women in a male dominant society, problems of working women, opportunities for female lawyers in professional career, women’s participation in politics, early child and forced marriages and the significance of education for women. Ms. Sana Gulzar, a Peshawar based women’s rights activist and lawyer at Peshawar High Court, took part as the studio guest in the show. Ms. Gulzar said: “In my professional career, approximately 90 percent of the cases are about family issues, which is quite alarming. Our society greatly lacks tolerance, acceptance, and mutual understanding. These are the basic reasons for inharmonic relations in our families.” A radio report was made the part of the program. The report highlighted the problems and challenges faced by professional lawyers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). A caller took part live in the program. He urged that unless we have not given basic rights to the women in our society, a prosperous and developed society can’t prevail. 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...

Role of Youth in Strengthening the Rule of Law The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the role of youngsters in promoting and sustaining the rule of law in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The program showed how youth can play their role in promoting the rule of law in KP and FATA, in enhancing democratic values in the region and their importance for the social and economic development of the country. Moreover, the program highlighted the rule of law in the Pakistani context, the insufficient curricula of educational institutions regarding rule of law and civic education and the significance of responsible citizenship for a peaceful and prosperous society. Mr. Maqsood Ali, Advocate Peshawar High Court, Peshawar, and Mr. Ahsan Sardar, Trainer, British Council Pakistan, Peshawar, took part as the studio guests in the show. Mr. Ali said: “Pakistans youths constitutes over 60 percent of the population. If they are properly educated and utilized, they can play an enormous role in the development of Pakistan and we can get rid of many problems.” Mr. Sardar said: “The British Council is engaged in building the capacity of the youths in issues that are pre-requisite for social change and tries to inculcate them with the spirit of change agents in society. Such efforts should be institutionalized on government level.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report echoed the comments of youngsters about their role in promoting rule of law and its importance for a developed society. Two callers took part live in the program. They urged government to create employment opportunities for youngster to utilize their skill rather than wasting them.   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...

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 education, labors problems, local disputes in Peshawar, and lack of government attention to control the spread of fake medicines in Charsadda. The program shed light on the celebration of the Labor Day in Peshawar Press Club. Respondents in the reports were of the view that government has not taken any concrete step to resolve the home based workers issues and urged for proper legislation to ensure their rights in this regards. The program highlighted the Qoumi Jirga, which was held in Peshawar. This Jirga aimed to resolve the disputes of the locals and spread awareness about women’s rights and their deprivation of the very basic right of education in Pashtun society. Moreover, the program discussed the enrollment campaign undertaken in FATA. The campaign wants to enroll children in school and boost literacy in the region. One local who was heard in the report said, that government should fine the parents who aren’t allowing their children to visit schools. The program was concluded by discussing the spread of fake medicines in district Charsadda, which have caused many severe issues and the lack of governmental control and accountability of chemist.   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....

Importance of Leadership Qualities for Young People The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the significance of leadership qualities among the youths to play their role as the harbor of change and development. Leadership qualities – specifically in the Pakistani context and the role of youngsters in resolving local issues as young leaders were the central themes of discussion. Furthermore the importance of communicational and interpersonal skills for young leaders and the role of educational institutions in imparting leadership qualities in students were discussed. Moreover, the program shed light on the role of youths in democracy, rule of law, governance, social and public awareness and sustainable development. Mr. Syed Ali Naqvi, a trainer and capacity building expert, and Mr. Khudadad Khan, a student from University of Peshawar, took part as the studio guests in the show. Mr. Naqvi said: “The current political leadership crisis can only be resolved by engaging the youths in social and developmental issues and impart leadership qualities to them. Fortunately, we have over 60 percent young people in the country but unfortunately, this advantage is not properly utilized.” Mr. Khan said: “Educational institution can play a significance role in enhancing capacities and imparting leadership guts to young people. We need to seriously look at the curricula and should make necessary changes that can cope up modern day challenges.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report echoed the views of young students from Peshawar about the importance of leadership qualities among the youths. A caller took part live in the program and shed light on the importance of education for youngsters 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...

Precautionary Measures to Prevent Seasonal Diseases The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the importance of precautionary measure to secure ourselves from seasonal diseases. Seasonal diseases such as Malaria, Diarrhea, Heat Stroke, Mumps, Sun Burns, and Skin Rashes, and their preventive measures were the key discussion point of the program. Moreover, the program also discussed disease caused by mosquitoes, available facilities in local hospital to cure seasonal diseases, the nature of seasonal disease and the role of doctors and civil society in raising mass awareness about it. Dr. Muhammad Izhar, a Peshawar based physician, was the studio guest in the program. Dr. Izhar said: “We should be careful while dealing with the seasonal diseases. Taking proper care of the preventive measures is more effective than rushing toward doctors in cases of emergencies.” A radio report was made part of the program. The report shed light on the International Malaria prevention day which was celebrated throughout the world with the purpose of spreading awareness about the disease and its preventive measures. Three callers took part live in the program. They stated that the local hospitals in the rural areas are lacking basic facilities of dealing with the seasonal disease and they demanded government to equip the hospitals properly.   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...

Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of the Semi Jaaj (regional review) focused on several public issues such girls’ education, agriculture, delayed developmental projects, and dispute resolution court in Mohmand Agency. The Model Farm Services initiative of the KP government was discussed in the beginning of the program. According to the farmers, the million Rupees initiative is not serving its purpose to help local farmers in district Charsadda, what makes it useless and obsolete. Another point of discussion focused on the issues faced by locals in district Kohat due to the delayed developmental projects. The report stated that both district and provincial administration haven’t paid any attention to the developmental projects since a couple of years. The program also shed light on the dispute resolution court in the name of Azad Adalat (open court), that was set by the political administration in Mohmand Agency to help locals in resolving their disputes. Moreover, the program accentuated the issues faced by inhabitants in district Swat and Dera Ismail Khan due to the lack of basic facilities and damaged building of girls’ schools in the rural areas of the districts.   Callers response: Three callers took part live in the program. They urged the local government (LG) representatives to help locals in resolving their issues and advocating for them. As LG members they are the communication bridge between government and the public.   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...