Role and Interest of Youth in Politics

The latest episode of Ranra (Light) focused on the role of students in politics and how they are developing their interest in politics.

Saeed Safi, President Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Youth Jirga Momand Agency, was the guest in the show. He stated that people open their children to limited professions; they are not encouraged to be a social activist, a politician, a banker, a teacher or a writer etc. Parents have a major role in discouraging their children from opting for a profession of their interest. He added that politics was considered unimportant, but recently the youngsters have realized that Pakistan needs an educated and sincere leader. They are now preparing themselves for participation in active politics.

He further added that the Political Parties Act was extended to FATA in 2011 but in this very short span of time FATA youngsters have developed a very good political sense. They are now active members of FATA Youth Jirga and are demanding their rights from the government.

A CRSS correspondent report was also played during the show about the role of Youth Assemblies in creating political awareness among the youth.

Two listeners took part in the program through live calls.

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.