Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues, such as drug addiction, consumer courts, Ban on mobile and internet, education and festivals in different districts and Agencies of KP and FATA.
The first report, highlights the alarming situation of drug use in Haleemzay area of District Charsadda. Reports mention that a lot of youth of the area are addicted to different narcotics like Ice, Heroin, senses etc, which badly impact the life and future of the concerned families. District Police Officer (DPO) Charsadda Mr. Sohail Khalid, talking in the show as telephonic guest pointed out the steps taken for the elimination of drugs from the area. He insisted that public cooperation and NGO support is required in this regard.
Moreover, program discussed the hurdles faced due to ban on mobile network for the last six months and lack of internet facility for the last one year in Mohmand Agency, FATA. Report also mentioned that the transportation of Chemical fertilizer is also forbidden in the agency which impacts the agriculture production of the area. Public of the area demands removal of all bans from the area.
The third report, highlighted the poor condition of consumer courts in Kohat district. Report mentioned that consumer courts in Kohat are useless because they do not provide justice to the consumers/complainants against different government departments.
The fourth report, explained the reasons of failure of majority of the students of Khurram Agency, in the previous BCS examination from the University of Kohat.
The last report highlighted the colors and importance of Kalam festival and the measures required for the improvement of tourism in the area.
There were 11 feedback calls in the show; out of which 08 calls were aired live. Callers also discussed their local problems and tried to draw the attention of the authorities through CRSS provided network facility.
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.