September 16, 2015, Peshawar: The Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) flagship radio program Sabawoon (Dawn), on Wednesday, focused on the achievements of a female political activist and shared her political experience with our listeners. Lack of education and proper awareness for women empowerment were the key points of discussion.

The program was aired under the theme “Jwandey Jazbey” (Alive Spirits). Ms. Fatima Nosherwan, Central Secretary for Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Women Wing and District Councillor, Peshawar joined the host in our Peshawar studio. A related story from district Mardan was also made part of the program, which highlighted the participation of the women in politics in rural areas and the roles they can play for the development of that area.

Eight callers participated in the show and requested the government to raise awareness for empowering women and increase the level of efforts for furthering female education.

“In my political career, I received many life threats from the Taliban, locals and the family but the biggest one I faced was from my relatives, which was indeed very hard to tackle. But I never gave up and tried my level best to achieve my goals. Women should not forget that it is in our culture to strive for our goals and we should empower ourselves by helping one another”.

– Fatima Nosherwan (Central Secretary for Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Women Wing and District Councillor, Peshawar)