Social Media Pros and Cons
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) focused on the importance of Social Media and its pros and cons and how the youngsters should use it to spread love and peace across the globe.
Technology and modern equipment is introduced to facilitate human beings. They have advantages and disadvantages. Social media has brought the people in close contact while sitting far away, politicians are using social media for advertisement and vote bank, and there are some who are spreading hate literature on social media leading to sectarianism. There are rules that must be followed based on ethics and morality but unfortunately people are not aware of it. One must not trust the news on social media as it can be a total fabrication and one should check for its authenticity. Fake accounts on Facebook result in extreme unpleasantness and lead to trouble particularly in the context of women. Moreover, the program shed light on cybercrime bill of 2016.
Mr. Izhar Ullah, Journalist and Social Media activist, Peshawar, took part as the studio guest in the show.
Mr. Izhar said: “Discussion for a positive result is not bad on social media. My message is not to share news without verification. One should confirm a piece of news from concerned persons or department.”
A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the pros and cons of social media.
Two listeners took part in the program. The listeners stated that one should use social media for beneficial purposes and not to lead astray 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. . And last but not the least, a road show name Taroon high lights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners.