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 poor condition of roads and means of communication, the revive of co-curricular activities and public awareness about the importance of education.
The program discussed the obsolete conditions of general transportation road in district Swat, that has given birth to several issues in the region. Although the local administration is aware of the situation, they have not taken any concrete steps to overcome the problem.
Furthermore, the lack of a popper transportation mechanism and the poor condition of the road between Bajour and Mohmand agency was debated. Due to this issues resident are compelled to take a longer route which wastes their resources as well as time.
The dirt road in district Bannu was also a topic of the program as it has created severe transportation and communication issues for the locals.
Moreover, the program showcased a funfair that was organized by students in Kohat University of Science and Technology. The report stated this funfair was the revival of co-curricular activities in the university since such activities were no longer conducted after terrorism has hit the region.
The program also highlighted the enrollment and educational awareness campaign which were initiated by the youth in Kurram Agency. Theses campaigns are aimed at sensitizing locals about the importance of education for the future of their children.
Callers Response:
Three callers took part in the program. They urged government to provide the basic facilities to the citizen of the country.
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.