FATA merger issue, current situation, hurdles and expectation.

The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the debatable issue of FATA merger in KP. The need and importance of merger, reasons and hurdles in the way forward and negative impact of the delay tactics, in the approval of the bill from the parliament were the main points of discussion.  Moreover, program shed light on the constitutional status of FATA, the positive impact of FATA merger in KP and public demand, as voice of the day for merger.

Dr. Said Alam Mehsood, a well-known social activist and leader of Ulasi Tehreek and Sajid Khan Momand, President PTI Mohmand Agency took part as studio guests in the show. Both of the guests agreed upon the fact that gradually a merger is the best solution of FATA issue. They demanded from the government of Pakistan to approve the recommendations of the Sartaj Aziz committee, as soon as possible from the parliament.

Both of the guests condemned those parties and individuals who opposed and created hurdles in the main streaming of FATA. They demanded urgent local body elections in FATA, extension of Peshawar high court jurisdiction to FATA and seats in KP assembly in coming election.

A report was made part of the show in which the youth of FATA demanded urgent approval of the tabled bill from National Assembly for merger.

We received 11 calls during the show out of which 5 calls were aired 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.