FATA-KP Merger: Opportunities and Challenges

Introduction

1. Historical background of Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA)
2. Status of FATA since independence
3. Recent forms to integrate FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhaw Province

Major Opportunities and Benefits that are expected from FATA-KP Merger

1. Expedition of the socio-economic development of the region
2. Strengthen writ of the state institution
3. Maintain security throughout the country
4. Address the issues and concerns of the local population with effective democratic representation
5. Strengthen territorial sovereignty of Pakistan
6. Ensure provision of basic fundamentals rights to every citizen

Key Challenges that can Prevent the Merger from Becoming Result Oriented

1. Non availability of resources to build civil institutions
2. Capacity issues of existing civil institutions
3. Preference of status quo by vested interest
4. Administration ambiguities delaying the implementation of constitutional reforms
5. Resistance to change by some of the regional political parties
6. Foreign powers playing their role to thwart the peace and prosperity of FATA

Conclusion

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