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 education, health, water and sanitation, diseases in different districts and Agencies of KP and FATA.
Before airing the first report we talked with our telephonic guest Mr. Ali Rehman Regional Manager Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar, in order to update the listeners regarding the cleanliness situation in the City, after massive campaigns regarding the Eid garbage disposal. He stated that the WSSP completed the work according to the schedule.
In the first report, we discussed the absence of Middle and High schools in Dawezai area of Tehsil, Pandayali Mohmand Agency. The population of the area is more than 15000 people but there is no Middle and High school for girls and boys. Local people requested the authorities to establish schools in the area.
Moreover, the program discussed the hurdles of the local public due to the lack of schools, hospitals and drinking water in Sarokai area of Tehsil Ladha, South Waziristan Agency. People also complaint against their elected representative, for not taking interest in the development of the area. They demanded the government authorities to visit the area and provide basic facilities to the local public.
The third report highlights the issue of lack of Tube wells in central Kurram Agency. According to the report there are only two tubes well for a large population of more than 1500 families in the area. Moreover there is no proper piping system to distribute the water among the houses. The local tribal elders requested the political administration to resolve the problem.
There were 16 feedback calls in the show, 10 calls were aired live in the show. 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.