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Radio stations in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) started by the Pakistanl government in 2006, use women’s voices to counter the militant¿s propaganda.

A very enlightening story. I would love to read a more intimate and detailed experience of these women reporters.DO they receive any threats.?

-- kirti gautam
Date - Sunday, 21 Feb 2010, 13:11:01

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