FATA reforms

There is no match at all between the justice system operating in Fata and that operating in K-P

This piece is in response to Rustam Shah Mohmand’s article ‘The Unanticipated Perils of FATA Merger with K-P

There has been virtually no change in the way the Fata have been governed and administered since Independence.

Fazlur Rehman says Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has deceived him on the issue

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says people of Fata, G-B and AJK will be given due rights

Issues creating hurdle in passage of reforms likely to be resolved

The growth of services sector instead of industries could save the crucial time available for developing Fata

If introduced, the recommendations can change the fate of the tribal people besides improving security situation.

Political integration should happen politically, not through transitional development packages

Debate over the abolition of Fata as distinct administrative entity is creating ripples across the political spectrum

Revision of the status of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) is several decades overdue

General Qamar Bajwa visits South Waziristan, spends day with troops deployed at forward posts: ISPR

Party threatens to stage long march, sit-in if proposed reforms are withheld

Tribal council threatens to launch protest against proposals, if top functionaries act against wishes of the people

The current situation of FATA reminds me of the famous legal maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied"

Hastens to add that no compromise will be made on implementation

JUI-F and PkMAP have refused to budge on their stances

SAFRON minister says govt wants to accommodate views of Fazl, Achakzai

Initiative will be conducted across Pakistan in two phases

With the approval of the cabinet, the people of Fata would see the day for which they are waiting since ages

K-P governor, assembly speaker had to be evacuated

The governor also addressed the 39th Annual Conference of Pathologists

Representatives of tribal areas reject merger proposals

There are various actors and institutions which have to relinquish powers for FATA mainstreaming

Fata is administered through the ministry of SAFRON, Governor K-P, Fata Secretariat and office of chief secretary K-P

"You are giving people of Fata a merger option while they have no homes," MNA Dr GG Jamal

Participants say  security environment depends on final decision to merge regions

It seems that the people of Fata figure nowhere

The much-awaited report of the committee on Fata reforms is now public

Representatives of the forum said the reforms ignored views and proposals of women

Reforming the status of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) is overdue by many decades

Decision needs to be taken whether Fata should be turned into a separate province or be merged with Pata

Authorities in Fata have decided to close down nearly 500 schools in the tribal areas

There can be few relics of the colonial era more detested than the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR)

MPs to resist if executive overruns it, says Rabbani

We need to recommit ourselves to bring in genuine reforms in accordance with the wishes of the people of the Fata

Afridi urged the government to abolish the Frontier Crimes Regulations

Activists say tribal areas to retain current status for sake of aid in dollars

Says all efforts will be made to ensure basic facilities for returning families

Campaigns for FATA’s future pick up momentum on social media

The leaders termed FCR “an inhumane law that has made the lives of tribespeople difficult.”

He called upon all the political parties to support the tribespeople’s demand of merging K-P with Fata

Unable to get proper education or access to health facilities

Desire some amendments in favour of tribespeople’s constitutional rights

People, politicians polarised over merger with K-P, PATA or maintaining FCR

If Fata and Pata merge, will K-P be able to take the burden of such a huge area that is outside the tax net?

Rejects idea of holding ‘bogus’ referendum on issue

Participants say law in FATA has no accountability system

Political figures say FCR main hurdle to peace, prosperity of tribal belt

It is vital to revamp tribal belt, repatriate IDPs and provide basic facilities