Analysis of public and private sector schools SSC result.
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the current secondary schools certificate result, of all eight examination boards in KP.
Last week all eight examination boards of KP announced SSC result, in which the public sector schools showed poor results compared to the private. The following needs to be explored in order to find out the reasons behind this discrepancy: how to strengthen the public sector, the issues faced by the public sector and the means private sector employs to get top positions in boards.
A spokesman of KP education department Mr. Najeh ullah Khattak and Mr. Shahid Wali, President of Private Schools Association were studio guests in the show. Mr Khattak claimed that there are dozens of public sector students in top 20 positions in more than five examination boards. He rejected the media report of poor results of public sector schools.
Mr. Wali, on the other hand objected on the laws and regulation authority regarding private schools.
A radio report was made part of the program in which public demanded accountability of both public and private sector schools.
During the show 12 calls were received and seven of them were aired live. The callers expressed their views and complaints against private schools use of illegal means, in examination.
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.