Unlawful Speed Breakers and Metal Spike Strips
The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the unlawful speed breakers and metal spike strips and the manner in which the public and transporters are facing problems due to it.
Speed breakers are made to reduce over speeding, avoid accidents, mostly people in the region don’t care about the traffic rules. There are laws which are not implemented, public have constructed unlawful speed breakers which is causing damage to vehicles. The ones carrying patients are facing problems, no check and balance is seen from the side of administration. Speed breakers should be build according to the standards (SOPs). Moreover, the program highlighted the role of public in obeying traffic rules and avoid over speeding on busy roads.
Mr. Noor Muhammad, President Mutahida Transport Workers Federation, Peshawar, took part as a studio guest in the show.
Mr. Muhammad stated: “We are the citizens of this country and are supposed to obey state’s laws and not to create problems for others. Similarly passengers should not tease drivers while driving, by arguing with them on petty issues and should not force them to pick and drop on wrong sides.”
A radio report was made part of the radio program. The report highlighted the problems of public due to speed breakers.
Two listeners took part in the program through live calls. They praised the show on highlighting public issues.
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.