Merits and demerits of new 4 year degree programs in colleges of KP.
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the needs, impact and merits and demerits of Higher Education Commission and approved four year degree programs in all colleges and universities of Pakistan.
Most of the students are still feeling uneasy with this new course work of BS 4 year degree program. It consists of a semester examination system in the Universities and Colleges. In this degree program, there is a shortage of expert teachers and facilities that are being provided in different subjects. Moreover the program also sheds light on the importance of starting this program.
Mr. Danish Fareed, Assistant Director Higher Education Department KP, and Mr. Tariq Afghan, a social worker and student leader were the studio guests in the show. Mr Danish said that this new 4 year semester system degree program is very important for the youth, as the world has turned into a global village and our degree holders need to compete with students from all over the world in different fields.
A report was made part of the show in which the students of different colleges’ complained against this new degree program and mentioned that this is a very expensive program instead of the yearly system.
We received 6 calls in which we aired 4 calls live.
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. And last but not the least, a road show name Taroon high lights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners on Friday.