Changes Necessary in the FATA Administrative Structure (2000-2008)

Abstract

Pakistan is the state where most of the people attach with the agriculture. After its establishment in 1947, Pakistan continuously is facing the political instability. It is essential to make stable the socio-economic and political situation for the development and the prosperity of the country. Unfortunately Pakistan had both internal and external disturbances throughout its history. Its neighborsIndia ad Afghanistan remain a source of irritation for Pakistan. FATA consisted on the tribal areas and therefore the Pakistani government normally does not interfere in the affairs of this area. These areas have a long border line with Afghanistan and the people of both regions have relations with each other. British government tried its level best to colonize this area but failed and kept this area under the tight grip of unjust laws for their vested interests to get manpower for its Army to fight with Afghans. They did not provide a sound administrative structure to this area but adopted the policy of adhocism or dealt through the political agents. Due to this weak administrative structure unfortunately, these areas are still backward and there is very low level of literacy, health facilities either absent or of very low standard.By using deductive method of research, an attempt is made in this paper to describe the failure of the present administrative set up of this area, how it can be included in the mainstream of Pakistan State as a result of administrative changes.To combat militancy and for long lasting peace in this areas, it is necessary to include FATA areas in the mainstream of Pakistan. The tribal status of these areas should be replaced by inclusion of these areas into Pakistan either as an independent province/administrative set up or either by making it part of K.P.K as a district.