Elements of Good Governance
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Counsel) discussed the elements of good governance, keeping in view the issues people faced due to the different development projects in Peshawar, particularly Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The guests of the show were Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Fazal Ilahi from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and a journalist Lihaz Ali from Mashriq TV.
Mr. Ilahi was of the opinion that good governance is only possible if the individuals understand their responsibility towards the state. He added that a proper need assessment is carried out by the planning and development department whenever any mega project is launched. To strengthen the idea of good governance in a democratic manner, media has to understand its role.
Mr. Ali was of the opinion that media has played a vital role in raising awareness among masses and people do understand the concept of good governance and the importance of initiatives for them. He further added that while launching such huge projects, the government must take the public onboard with a well-organized campaign through media. It should also come up with possible solutions for the masses to minimize their problems.
There were three calls received during the show.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications program, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion.
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.