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Sabawoon Inspiring Stories Sabawoon Inspiring Stories Sabawoon Inspiring Stories Sabawoon Inspiring Stories Written By: Imtiaz Gul Edited By: Zeeshan Salahuddin TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 5 Success Stories 6 Neelam Ibrar Chattan 6 Jamshed Khan 8 Kamran 9 Irshad Shinwari 10 Liaquat Ali Khan 11 Sultana Afridi 12 Abdul Aziz 13 Fazal-e-Hadi 14 Ijaz Hussain 15 Hassan Ali 16 Mian Umar Khattak 17 Sajida Rehman 18 Hadiqa Bashir 19 Shehzad Khan 20 Yasmeen Akhtar 21 Waqar-ul-Mulk 22 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories INTRODUCTION Sabawoon (dawn) is a flagship social groups in the decision- radio intervention of the Center making processes, such as for Research and Security youth and students, female Studies (CRSS). It is aired from members of society, and local Peshawar for the entire Khyber government representatives. Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and the The radio programs have helped Federally Administered Tribal encourage civil society and local Areas (FATA) region. The shows communities to formulate and are broadcast from private radio express their positions on issues channels FM 101 Peshawar, that affect them. All segments AM 1260 Peshawar, FM 93 Dera of Sabawoon radio programs Ismail Khan. emphasize that rule of law is an indispensable element for Sabawoon has been designed peaceful coexistence. to inculcate respect for human rights (especially female rights), Sabawoon has aired over 3,000 underscore the need for good shows under its banner. The governance, create greater following are some of the awareness for democratic inspiring stories collected and governance reforms, from the field, in-studio, and to create avenues for and via caller feedback. They the public to participate in showcase how these individuals policymaking either through have contributed to building formal institutions or informal a peaceful and democratic consultations. The programs are society. These are stories of meant to promote a democratic resilience and perseverance. discourse, trigger critical These are stories of heartbreak thinking, and create social space and heart-mend. These are for a counter-radicalization stories of ordinary Pakistanis, narrative in the militancy- in extenuating circumstances, stricken and religious extremism doing extraordinary things. prone areas. Through this endeavor, the CRSS is also creating mechanisms for the inclusion of multiple 5 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories SUCCESS STORIES Neelam Ibrar Chattan The restive valley of Swat witnessed an upsurge in militancy beginning in the summer of 2007, resulting in tens of thousands of people fleeing to safer locales. The area saw stark violence and even public executions by the Taliban. Finally the government and the military cracked down in May 2009, but it led to a mass exodus from the region. The majority of the people returned within a span of two years following the stabilization towards peace and harmony and of the valley. However, some prevent them from indulging in families decided to stay back terrorism and other unlawful and amongst them was the activities,” she says. family of an 18 year old girl, During the Sabawoon interview Neelam Ibrar Chattan. Hailing she stated that after joining the from Saidu Sharif, the center of organization she has personally Taliban brutality, Neelam was a trained dozens of girls along college student, deeply affected with more than 200 mothers by the situation at home. Her on how to lead and promote circumstances hardened her to peaceful living. The barbarism fight for justice and peace and not witnessed first-hand by her and to become a victim of militants others further strengthened the who justified every atrocity in community’s resolve to eradicate the name of religion. This led religious extremism from their to her joining a humanitarian midst, as it is in dire contrast organization working for peace. with the principles of Islam. “It has been my top priority to push the younger generation Neelam commented on the role 6 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories of women in a conservative promotes patriotism and feels place like Swat: “The position that the nation should work of women is aggravated by the collectively for the betterment of traditional, cultural and social Pakistan, or the next generation taboos which not only restrict will hold us accountable. their freedom, but forces them to adopt male-dictated roles. Neelam got several awards from The acceptance of professions a variety of organizations for her other than a teacher or nurse/ untiring and selfless services doctor is severely discouraged for peace and social justice. The and resented. Islam encourages European Union and Paiman freedom; hence one can work Trust have both acknowledged in any field.” Neelam strongly her endeavours. 7 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories Jamshed Khan lease on life and helped me stand on my own two feet. With The tide of militancy and the grace of God and hard work extremism has impacted the I have managed to pay back all tribal areas of Pakistan to such the loans we had accumulated a marked extent that millions of during the hard times and have people have been forced to leave even repaired our home, thanks their hometowns and migrate to the guidance and blessings of to safer places. The story of Mr. Allah Almighty.” Jamshed Khan is one among thousands. He has become a role model in his community instead of being His family resided in the a victim, by sheer grit and hard Nawagai area of Bajaur Agency. work he has attained what he During a period of unrest and set out to achieve. Today, he has military operations, his family become a symbol of courage for home was completely destroyed his peers and friends. Being a and his sister lost her sight. The true patriot, he firmly believes conflict also adversely impacted that the spirit of perseverance their business, to the extent that will bring about the needed they were left with no source of change. income. Being the eldest son of the family, Jamshed felt responsible and worked hard to improve their condition. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, he learned tailoring from a non-government organization (NGO) and started working. With the facilitation of an NGO, he acquired a number of sewing machines and set up his own shop. During Eid he stitched around 250 to 300 dresses. During the interview he stated: “The skill training that I received from the NGO gave me a new 8 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories Kamran I wish them good luck in their future endeavours and pray that Kamran is a son of a labourer in they serve humanity with the Charsadda district. Unlike most same dedication instead of just other in a similar situation, he focusing on worldly gains.” went on to secure admission in the prestigious Khyber Medical College, through sheer will and determination. “I am not a product of a private school, but had the grit and stamina to excel in studies. The love and respect of my teachers and my family’s economic hardships strengthened my resolve.” Kamran is a living example of what can be achieved with determination and focus. While studying, he also worked as a child labourer to help support his father, but it did not deter or impede his performance. He received a scholarship for obtaining the top position in the Peshawar Board examinations. One of his teachers, Mr. Syed Khalil Shah from Government High School, Charsadda commented, “In intermediate examinations of 2012, two students from our district, Musa and Kamran, took first and second positions respectively across the province, which is an honour for all of us. Despite belonging to poor families, they qualified for medical college. 9 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories Irshad Shinwari Mr. Irshad Shinwari, a resident of Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency is a polio victim. To aid the rehabilitation of other disabled people, he established an organization called Speed. During the Sabawoon interview he stated: “The purpose of my organization is to preserve and protect the rights of handicapped people living across FATA and to highlight their plight to the authorities.” Irshad has also conducted research on the difficulties faced he encountered in school as by individuals who have been a polio victim. He said that maimed in terror attacks across being shunned from society is Pakistan. He received backing a matter of grave concern due by the Australian Development to its prevalence in the tribal Scholarship (ADS), and trained in regions and KP. His simple and Australia for two years. The ADS clear message to the disabled is is granted to people belonging to never give up, and to pursue to remote regions, working on education at any cost. public welfare activities. “During my stay in Australia, I engaged in development studies and conducted research on people who became disabled in the war on terror.” He further said that Australians have a more positive attitude towards the disabled, whereas in Pakistan, they are considered fit only for charity and beggary. Irshad reflected on the struggles 10 Sabawoon: Inspiring Stories Liaquat Ali Khan Liaquat Ali Khan is a prominent artist in Pakistan, born in 1949 to a poor family in Kohat. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Peshawar University. While in school he started painting landscapes and made portraits of national heroes and famous personalities but it stayed a hobby. Poverty was a major obstacle in pursuing further education. He emigrated His message for the people to the United Arab Emirates was to continue working hard, (UAE) in search of a decent living. endlessly, as it will always pay He worked tirelessly for almost off in the end. 30 years, drawing famous people. His now-famous 2,220 square It is a sad and bitter reality that feet portrait of Sheikh Zaid got during their life, great artists are his name in the Guinness Book hardly ever recognized and their of World Records.
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