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, beggars’ involvement in crimes, transportation, and the rehabilitation of orphan children and IDPs.

The show included a report about the lack of governmental focus on the Government Girls Primary School in Karim Banda, Charsadda, which is nonfunctional since the last 10 years. Another topic was the involvement of female beggars in criminal activities in the Kohat district and the lacking of police control. Furthermore the problems of residents of the Central Kurram Agency caused by dilapidated roads and infrastructure, as well as the distribution of clothing and hygiene kits among orphans in Mohmand Agency by civil society were discussed. Conclusively the implementation of Sada-e-Aman cards scheme for internally displaced people of Waziristan agency was reviewed. The IDPs remain victims of Rah-e-Nijjat operation against the war on terror in the region.

Callers Response:

Four live callers took part in the program, urging government to strengthen the rule of law and policing in different parts of KP.

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.