Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues from KP and FATA regions such as the problems faced by local government representatives, communication and infrastructural development, and issuance of identity cards in different parts of KP.
The show also contained reports on:
- Resignation of district nazim Kohat due to conflict among political parties and its impacts on the performance of local government.
- Problems faced by people of Kurram Agency because of the absence of National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) office.
- The issue of banning 3G service on cellphones throughout FATA over the last few months.
- Commencement of a television course in Journalism and Mass Communication department of Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, and the prospects for students to peruse their careers in television journalism.
- Negative impacts of two-year old ban on marble industry in Mohmand Agency by political administration.
Callers Response: Four live callers participated in the program. They talked about issues of their respective areas and urged the local government representatives and political administration to address them accordingly.
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.