FATA

Army chief directs relevant authorities to “expedite return of TDPs

Fata has been in the grips of conflict,” UoP Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Rasul Jan said

Mr President, you are king of tribal areas. Please hold a referendum so people of Fata can determine their future

Former govt approved Govt Degree College Dogar in Kurram in 2004.

Supporters of the alliance had gathered at the D-Chowk on the call of JI to raise their voice for people of Fata

Residents of Jamrud encounter barricades en route to the sit-in

Opposing groups call gatherings to show support on respective stances.

MNAs from the area feared they would not be supported in Parliament if the FATA Reforms Bill

Says parliamentarians abandoned group protest in Islamabad.

Area was referred to by various names up till 1973, including special areas, Centrally Administered Tribal Areas.

The regions, agencies and tribal communities of the borderlands can and should be converted into a separate province

Political party alliance president says true reform not part of agenda

JUI-F Chief demands tribespeople be consulted before reforms

The policy of selecting only rich and influential people as representatives will end soon

Fata’s transition must happen with its elders, albeit in a more democratic manner

Demand development package worth Rs500 billion, relief for earthquake victims

The contractors also turned a blind eye towards the construction process

March will culminate in front of Parliament House after which relevant bill will be submitted

We have met all political parties and the leaders and asked them to support the bill

Fata’s status has remained controversial

Rally to be held to support making Fata part of K-P

Allege Islam Zeb is involved in corruption; demand enquiry

FCR goes against all basic standards of human rights and is rightly called a black law by rights groups globally

The unit will help the administration of the FATA Secretariat to make its departments more efficient

Turi stressed reforms are necessary to highlight the plight of the tribespeople

Says he’s willing to discuss the suggestion with tribesmen

Report says tribal areas education funds increased by 11.6% in three years

Tribal areas seem to be spaces on map that are devoid of humans

The office itself was handed over to Director Mohibbullah Khan

Supporters, opponents for merging FATA with K-P go head to head.

Balochistan CM calls for greater provincial autonomy

Official says step vital for rolling out LGs in tribal heartlands

Lawmakers submit a draft bill seeking FATA’s inclusion in PATA

Not everyone is pleased with changes, especially those from tribal areas

Students from Fata have been through difficult times due to deteriorating law and order in the region

Threaten to demand separate province if draft bill rejected

Background briefings with relevant officials suggest the first step would take around eight to 10 months

Demand affairs of tribal areas be handed over to them till approval

Reviews progress on reconstruction work in tribal belt

FATA leaders reject appointment of judicial additional political agents.

A large number of positions are vacant for doctors in Fata

Arshad Khan misappropriated Rs0.3b.

Demands govt to grant tribespeople their due rights.

China to provide $10 million to Pakistan for rehabilitation of TDPS, says finance minister

The governor called for promoting poultry and livestock farming on commercial level in Fata

Security, economic development, and rehabilitation issues highlighted.

In order to stabilise Fata, the Pakistani state has to take large-scale political and economic measures

For many reasons, it is time we ended the isolation of Fata and drew these areas into the mainstream of our country

At present, the directorate of projects is successfully coordinating 21 multi sectoral projects across Fata

Bringing tribespeople into mainstream important, says governor