Show title: Significance of Civic Sense for Society

The latest episode of Ranra (light) highlighted the importance of civic sense to make our society more progressive.

Other points of discussion included the definition and scope of civic sense, lack of education and tolerance, absence of proper content on the subject of social responsibility in text books, mass awareness about rights and responsibilities, role of parents and government institutions in teaching civic sense, and the need for capacity building initiative to instill the spirit of civic sense among youth.

Mr. Aziz Ullah Bangash, a Peshawar-based social activist and trainer, was the show guest.

Mr. Bangash said: “Civic education is the need of the time. It reflects the fact how much a person or a nation is civilized. The role of parents, society, and government institutions is critical in promoting the true sense of social responsibility among citizens.”

The show also contained a radio report which underscored the lack of the sense of self-responsibility in public.

Seven callers took live part in the program. They echoed the view that our society as a whole lacks the sense of social responsibility. They argued the main reason behind this issue was illiteracy. The callers agreed that parents and educational institutes can have pivotal role in promoting the civic sense among youth.

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.