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 information technology (IT), entrepreneurship, education, health, and agriculture.
The first report showcased the Digital Youths Summit that was organized in Peshawar to encourage young people towards entrepreneurship and enhance their skills. The event was attended by politicians, IT experts, business persons and students.
The program accentuated the problems faced by locals in district Kohat. According to the report 75 schools will be merged in Kohat on the basis of government policy. Furthermore, the lack of free text books in government schools in Mohmand Agency was discussed, which has put students in high level of problems. The report stated that due to poverty students aren’t able to purchase books while authorities are not providing the free books issued by the government.
Moreover, the program also highlighted the quota system for wheat purchase by the government from district Charsadda. Local farmers argued that this year government has decrease the purchasing quota due to which farmers have enough stock left to sale, but it is wasting because proper markets for it are missing.
In concluding, the program accentuated the strike of a hospital in Dera Ismail Khan. The doctors stated that government is not facilitating them with basic equipment. Therefor they are on strike and will be, until government resolves their issues.
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.