NAP: A Review of 2017

The latest episode of Jarga Marka (Debate and Council) reviewed the National Action Plan (NAP) with Sahibzada Sayed Sajjad, SP Security Peshawar and Dr. Hussain Shaheed Sohrwardi, HOD International Relations Department University of Peshawar.

Dr. Sohrwardi was of the opinion that though NAP defined specific tasks for military and political leadership, a weak implementation was observed by the state in comparison to military leadership. He further added that NAP aimed at strict measures against hate speech and literature since strict measures were not implemented until recent past.

Sahibzada Sajjad said that 2017 witnessed a reduction of up to 51% in terrorism due to effective security measures. He appreciated the role of the counter terrorism department that it supported the police force in curbing terrorist activities. He emphasized that the society needs to recognize and understand its role and extend support to law enforcement agencies to help create a long-term peaceful solution.

A report was aired about the comparison of statistics of the incidents in year 2016 and 2017. Three live calls were received.

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.