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, health, life security and anti-encroachment campaign in different districts and agencies in KP and FATA.
The first report highlights the issue of delay in the construction of the new building of Liaqat Memorial Women and Children hospital in district Kohat. Advisor to CM KP Mr. Ziaullah Bangash speaking as a telephonic guest said that initially a UN organization was promised for providing a quarter of required funds for reconstruction of the said hospital, but unfortunately they could not fulfill the promise. Now the KP government will provide full funding in the coming two years and the hospital will be rebuild as initially designed.
Moreover, the program discussed the hurdles faced due to the rationalization policy of KP education department. ADEO Charsadda Mr. Sajid Ullah khan speaking as a telephonic guest cleared the position of the department and mentioned that positive results have been generated from the policy. He claimed that all efforts are being made for providing quality education in KP.
In the third report the issue of explosive and accidental blasts in Swat was discussed, which occur due to the existing explosives in different areas of Swat as a result of previous militancy era. According to the report more than 200 persons were injured in the last two years in the area.
Another report mentioned an anti-encroachment drive in DIK of KP and the last report highlighted the importance of a literary event organized by Poetic organization of Mohmand Agency in honor of the position holders of the Agency in Metric examination.
There were six feedback calls in the show, four were aired live. Callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities through CRSS provided network facility.
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.