Industrial Policy for Employment to Counter Extremism
The latest episode of program Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) primarily focused on the industrial policy of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government to produce employment and tackle extremism in the region.
President of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Zahid Ullah Khan Shinwary was the guest of the show. Mr. Shinwary expressed his views openly and complained against the provincial and federal governments for their lack of interest in this regard. He said that there are a lot of policies for industrial development on federal and provincial level but no implementation and follow up of these policies.
He further stated that they were satisfied with the actions of the new Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PTI led KP government in 2013 for taking solid steps for industrial development, creating employment opportunities, changing the harsh behaviors and countering extremism but unfortunately, even they have their own political preferences.
Mr. Shinwary expressed hope for the future because of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is a three phased, 15 year long project. There are a lot of employment opportunities in the second and third phase of the project. He added that the agriculture sector also has an opportunity for speedy growth with CPEC activities.
As many as six listeners took part in the program, expressing their views regarding the topic.
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.