Fata Reforms
Why tribal lawmakers are unhappy over reconciliatory Jirgas?
TNN talked to lawmakers from merged districts about ADR rules and found that some lawmakers have even not bothered to read the draft of the new rules.
What people say about recruitment of teachers in merged districts?
The decision about relaxing condition of educational qualification for filling teaching posts in merged districts has drawn criticism from some quarters.
Highly qualified candidates will get top priority for teaching posts: Bangash
If no application is received from highly-qualified candidates, then matric-level candidates will be appointed on vacant teaching seats as a compulsion.
How recruitment of matric passed teachers will impact education standards?
A recent report of Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) painted the real picture of the state of affairs in schools in merged districts.
Mohmand elders oppose courts, police system in tribal districts
Tribesmen expressed that tribal areas have a strong Jirga system to resolve their disputes and will never allow extension of police and courts to tribal districts.
Panel discussion: Tribal MPAs to face tough challenges ahead
Senior lawyer Hashim Khan Mengal, tribal elder Malik Attaullah Mehsud and women rights activist Shagufta Gul took part in the panel discussion.
People have great expectations from new tribal representatives
Over 2.8 million voters are registered in tribal districts and 26 percent voters used their right to vote in the July 20 elections.
Tribal MPAs say they will focus on basic facilities in merged districts
The newly elected members of KP Assembly from tribal districts say they will focus on basic facilities of life to people in their respective constituencies.
Panel discussion: Courts, administration must function inside merged districts
Experts in Badloon program of TNN have welcomed the shifting of courts and deputy commissioners offices inside merged tribal districts.
People hail shifting of courts, offices inside merged districts
The KP Home Department has informed DCs of Khyber, Orakzai and South Waziristan to shift their offices inside these districts within three months.
Panel discussion: Women voters to shape outcome of tribal districts elections
Women candidates directly contesting elections in tribal districts have said support of women voters can be decisive factor in the outcome of elections.
‘Women’s participation in elections to bring positive change’
The Election Commission and other relevant departments have accelerated preparations for upcoming elections in tribal districts on July 20.