Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) on October 17, 2017, discussed the strike being observed by the teachers of the region and how it has affected the studies of the students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
Mr. Shaukat Yousafzai, Spokesman KP Government, took part as a guest in the show. He advised the protesting teachers to end the strike and follow the government policy, as elected lawmakers represent the will of the public.
Furthermore, the program mentioned the health problems faced by the people of Union Council Sadal, District Kohat. Contaminated water has affected the well-being of people and they have threatened to boycott the elections if the situation does not change.
Another point of concern raised in the show was the delay in the building of Swat University. It has created difficulties for the students and teachers. Mr. Saleem Ullah Khan, Member National Assembly, Swat, assured the public that they will speed up the process.
As many as eight listeners took part in the program discussing the issues faced in their area and their potential solutions.
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. And last but not the least, a road show named Taroon highlights the social issues such as civic education.
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.