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 health, agriculture, security, toy bombs and load shedding effects.
The first report highlights the raising ratio of infant mortality in Pakistan, its causes, lack of required facilities in the children’s ward in Kohat etc. A child specialist Dr. Tariq as telephonic guest shed light on the topic and shared the information regarding available facilities in KP hospitals. Moreover, program discussed the blast of a toy bomb in Lower Kurram Agency. CRSS reporter Mohammad Rehan shared all details telephonically.
In the third report from Mohmand Agency, the reasons for ban on cultivation of corn and the cultivation of vegetable as an alternate were discussed. Political administration and security forces imposed ban on corn cultivation which affects the local farmers.
Power shortage and load shedding hours in Swat was also discussed in a report. A senior journalist Fayaz Zafar was our telephonic guest, he told us that Swat is one of the highest bill paying areas, but due to old transmission lines and outdated equipment the customers are still facing load shedding in the area.
There were four live calls in the show, callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities through CRSS provided network.
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.