Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) focused on the issues faced by the people of KP and FATA with special emphasis on rule of law and good governance in the region. A report in the show showcased the unchecked encroachment of District Charsadda’s historical graveyard. Assistant Commissioner Charsadda, Mr. Inayatullah joined as a telephonic guest in the show, and shared that the Deputy Commissioner Charsadda issued orders to control the situation and maintain the rule of law in the district.
In another report from Mohmand Agency FATA, the show discussed the open court event by the Political Agent Mohmand at Ghallani, aimed at improving governance in the region. An initiative of the Chief Secretary KP, this intervention is designed to help district administrations to remain abreast of public concerns. Hundreds of locals attended the event and complaints against different departments in the agency were raised and registered. The Political Agent Inayatullah assured the public of a quick turnaround after hearing their woes.
As many as 11 listeners took part in the program and shared the issues of their areas.
About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programme, 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.
The primary objective of the show has been to underline the criticality of constitutionalism, fundamental rights, public accountability and the rule of law for countering extremism illegalities of all forms.