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 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.