Inclusion of anti-merger members in Fata reforms task force raises eyebrows
The government’s move to constitute a task force for implementation of Fata reforms has got appreciation from different quarters.
Youth, women hail extension of mainstream judiciary to FATA
Dr Naureen says the new judicial system in Fata will bring an end to the courts of political agents, appellate courts and Fata Tribunal which she termed as ghost courts.
Why JUI-F and FATA grand Jirga oppose FATA merger in KP?
FATA Grand Jirga and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has announced to pursue movement for separate province. This announcement was made at a meeting of the...
Fata Grand Alliance expresses reservations over extension of judicial system to tribal areas
The bill for extension of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to Fata has become an act...
Pros and cons of FATA merger with KP
TNN has asked street people from all over FATA about merger with KP. Here are Pros and cons of FATA merger with KP from the program.
No woman representation in task force on Fata reforms
The cabinet in its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on 6 September constituted a task force to expedite merger of Fata with KP.
Reforms recommendations in the eyes of FATA people
After a long struggle against the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) and administrative structure of FATA, the federal cabinet on 2 March, 2017 approved the...
The pros and cons of extending superior courts to FATA
The ongoing reforms process not only aims at bringing the tribal region into the national mainstream, but also bringing FATA under the judicial system of the country.
Only one doctor for every 7,000 people in tribal districts
The poor state of healthcare facilities in the tribal districts can be gauged from the fact that there is only one doctor for 7,000 people.
Budgetary allocation and Fata Reforms
People and political leaders of various parties in tribal areas have expressed their disappointment over allocation of Rs26.90 billion for fiscal year 2017-18 for...
Giving NFC award to FATA sans administrative reforms will be futile, says Latif Afridi
To address questions related to proposed FATA share in NFC award and its implications for the region, TNN conducted a detailed interview of former...
Demand for FATA as separate province combines anti-merger forces
On the reforms process Public opinion has been divided in FATA over the mode of reforms in the tribal areas. The FATA Political Alliance...