Evaluating Rehabilitation Process in FATA: Challenges and Prospects

Abstract

After 9/11, terrorism became a source of major concern in the world politics. Following the attacks on World Trade Centre, US pressurized Pakistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Pakistan, since then, has continued to be a frontline state in the global war against terror and simultaneously fought a war at domestic front, reiterating its resolve that it will continue till the end of last terrorist. Over the years, Pakistan has been facing with the influx of terrorist outfits in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The jagged and rough territory of FATA is considered as the most inflamed area for terrorist activities by non-state violent actors. The persistent panic; adverse socio-economic, political and security conditions led the Pakistan’s army to start offensive strikes in FATA in order to eliminate perpetuating neo-existential terrorist threats. Resultantly, an exodus of internally displaced people from North Waziristan Agency faced undue consequences of dislocation from their home station. The civilian leadership of Pakistan has been facing daunting challenges of repatriation and rehabilitation process in FATA. The objective of this paper is to look at the varied aspects regarding the rehabilitation process in FATA, its challenges and prospects.