Voices from FATA (newsletter, CAMP, April 2013)

CONTENTS
COVER STORY
POLITICAL PARTIES OF
PAKISTAN:
WHAT WILL THEY DO FOR FATA?
... Page 2
FATA SECURITY MONITOR
... Page 8
FATA POLICY UPDATE
... Page 9
CAN PAKISTAN DRIVE THE
TALIBAN OUT OF ITS TRIBAL
BELT?
... Page 10
Dear Readers,
In welcoming 2013, we present the ‘Elections Special Edition’ of Voices from FATA for
January to April, bringing you news, views and analyses from the tribal regions of Pakistan.
The Communities for Change (CFC) project has officially ended in March 2013,
continues its commitment to highlight issues affecting the lives of people of FATA, and
express hope that the FATA Tribal Network will also maintain its efforts in development
work for the tribal region. Thus, we will carry on an e
2013 and beyond to enlighten readers about the tribal areas and its issues.
As 2013 is election year, we bring you highlights from the manifestos of the main political
parties with a strong presence in FATA and views from their repres
their future strategy and plan of action for this area. These general elections have proven
historic because it is the first time that political parties are campaigning in the tribal regions
owing to the extension of the Political
to the following pages.
In relation to security conditions, the beginning of 2013 did not look as promising as a
significant wave of violence swept a
security forces operations and retaliatory attacks by militants, resulting in casualties to both
sides as well as to the general public. Even though the following months offered some
respite to citizens o
till April 2013. For a more detailed analysis and statistics, please go to
In the FATA policy update section, we bring you highlight
ranging from
the ability of the Pakistani state to rid the tribal areas of the Taliban’s influence. We have
also included the sad account of a sch
Jamrud
Nevertheless, as we welcome 2013, we at CAMP pray for security conditions in FATA will
improve to provide relief to the tribal people.
In 2013, CAMP reiterates its commitment to democratic values, inclusivity for FATA, women
and minorities into mainstream politics, awareness on the right to vote, and preventing
manipulation and corruption for progress towards sustainable peace and a strong
democracy for our country.
Wishing for peace, prosperity and tolerance in Pakistan!
M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R
Editorial Team
Irum Ali Khan
Said Afzal Shinwari
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Dear Readers,
The Communities for Change (CFC) project has officially ended in March 2013,
work for the tribal region. Thus, we will carry on an e-newsletter ‘Vo
parties with a strong presence in FATA and views from their repres
owing to the extension of the Political Parties Act 2002 to FATA. To
to the following pages.
significant wave of violence swept across the tribal region in January owing to renewed
respite to citizens of FATA, violence across the tribal belt remained more or less consistent
till April 2013. For a more detailed analysis and statistics, please go to
In the FATA policy update section, we bring you highlight
ranging from an informative overview of the Levies force as well as an in depth analysis of
also included the sad account of a school teacher who was the
Jamrud (page 9).
improve to provide relief to the tribal people.
2013, CAMP reiterates its commitment to democratic values, inclusivity for FATA, women
emocracy for our country.
Wishing for peace, prosperity and tolerance in Pakistan!
Editor and Advocacy Coordinator
January – April 2013
M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R
Editorial Team
Irum Ali Khan
Said Afzal Shinwari
Layout & Design by: M. M. Tahir Saeed
EDITOR’S CORNER
The Communities for Change (CFC) project has officially ended in March 2013, but CAMP
newsletter ‘Voices from FATA’ into
parties with a strong presence in FATA and views from their representatives in relation to
Parties Act 2002 to FATA. To read the full story, refer
cross the tribal region in January owing to renewed
f FATA, violence across the tribal belt remained more or less consistent
till April 2013. For a more detailed analysis and statistics, please go to page 8.
In the FATA policy update section, we bring you highlights from January till April 2013
an informative overview of the Levies force as well as an in depth analysis of
ool teacher who was the victim of target killing in
2013, CAMP reiterates its commitment to democratic values, inclusivity for FATA, women
Barrister Irum Ali Khan
Editor and Advocacy Coordinator
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POLITICAL PARTIES OF PAKISTAN:
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s part of the ‘Elections Special Edition’ cover
story, we take a look at the promises of peace
and prosperity that the political p
Pakistan are putting forward for its people, and
especially the tribal region. Therefore, we examine the
manifestos of those political parties whose presence is
felt within FATA and what they have planned to do for
this hitherto marginalised area of Pakistan.
A positive development of note is that with the extension
of the Political Parties Act 2002 to FATA in 2011, political
parties have been able to campaign and present their
manifestos to the tribal people for the first time in the
history of Pakistan.
PPAAKKIISSTTAANN PPEEOOPPLLEE’’SS PPAARRTTYY
PPAARRLLIIAAMMEENNTTAARRIIAANNSS
The Pakistan
People’s Party
Parliamentarians
(PPPP) aims at
“sustainable,
accountable and
robust democracy in
Pakistan” and to “reserve and strengthen the Federation
by building a new social contract for Pakistan and
devolving power to the Provinces”.
A
“The Pakistan we shall
endeavour to remake will be at
peace with itself, and with the
world.”
COVER STORY
Apr 2013 | Issue No. 42
POLITICAL PARTIES OF PAKISTAN:
HHEEYY DDOO
??
s part of the ‘Elections Special Edition’ cover
story, we take a look at the promises of peace
and prosperity that the political parties of
Pakistan are putting forward for its people, and
especially the tribal region. Therefore, we examine the
manifestos of those political parties whose presence is
felt within FATA and what they have planned to do for
of Pakistan.
A positive development of note is that with the extension
of the Political Parties Act 2002 to FATA in 2011, political
parties have been able to campaign and present their
manifestos to the tribal people for the first time in the
Pakistan” and to “reserve and strengthen the Federation
for Pakistan and
The PPPP’s manifesto clearly states that
process of inclusion and mainstreaming for FATA
will continue in light of the government’s
commitment to elevate its status to a province. In
particular, the PPPP manifesto also focuses on
inclusivity for marginalised groups such as women
and minorities as well as settling IDPs displaced by
anti terror initiatives.
The main focus of the PPPP with respect to the tribal
regions is therefore to continue its achievement of
initiating the “long awaited governance reforms in FATA
and begun process of mainstreaming, which should go
forward in the future as a new provincial entity” and
“increase in 2 seats reserved for women candidates from
FATA”.
MMrr.. MMaalliikk WWaarriiss KKhhaann AAffrriidd
PPPPPPPP
Mr. Malik Waris Khan Afridi is a renowned political activist
and tribal elder hailing from Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency,
currently serving as Chief Organiser FATA for the PPPP. He
Core Priorities:
Ensuring basic needs
Empowerment of all citizens
Equitable and inclusive
growth
Infrastructure
New social contract for
Federation
Protecting the people of
Pakistan
The Pakistan we shall
endeavour to remake will be at
peace with itself, and with the
The PPPP’s manifesto clearly states that the
process of inclusion and mainstreaming for FATA
will continue in light of the government’s
commitment to elevate its status to a province. In
particular, the PPPP manifesto also focuses on
inclusivity for marginalised groups such as women
minorities as well as settling IDPs displaced by
The main focus of the PPPP with respect to the tribal
regions is therefore to continue its achievement of
initiating the “long awaited governance reforms in FATA
and begun process of mainstreaming, which should go
d in the future as a new provincial entity” and
“increase in 2 seats reserved for women candidates from
ddii:: CChhiieeff OOrrggaanniisseerr FFAATTAA,,
Mr. Malik Waris Khan Afridi is a renowned political activist
rom Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency,
currently serving as Chief Organiser FATA for the PPPP. He
Ensuring basic needs
Empowerment of all citizens
Equitable and inclusive
Infrastructure
New social contract for
Protecting the people of

pointed out that the People’s Party is people
focused towards the betterment of marginalised and poor
communities.
“The tribal people form one of the most under
developed and neglected segment of Pakistani
society, who have been intentionally kept
underdeveloped by all previous regimes for their
own vested interests and foreign policy objectives.”
Regarding the constitutional status of FATA he iterated
that his party is supporting the tribesmen’s will and in this
regard he recommended the establishment of a
representative council with members elected from all
tribal agencies, in a similar pattern to the Gilgit Ba
Executive Council. This council would serve the purpose of
deciding the future status of FATA because its members
will be the real representatives of the tribal people.
Regarding future plans of the PPPP he said that on the
basis of its present performance his party will contest
election from all constituencies of FATA and hope to
secure a stable position within FATA in the upcoming
elections. He said that improvement of peace and security
situation in the region would be the first priority and then
education, health and infrastructure would be addressed
urgently in order to bring the area into mainstream
development.
PPAAKKIISSTTAANN TTEEHHRREEEEKK--EE--IINNSSAAAAFF
The Pakistan Tehreek-
e-Insaaf (PTI) states its
mission to be
‘establishing the rule
of law and ensuring
protection of human
rights through an
independent and honest judiciary, strive for the social
development and economic prosperity of our citizens,
especially the poor and underprivileged masses’
PTI aims at reforming the system of governance in FATA
stating:
“The outdated FATA administrative system will be
done away with through appropriate amendments
in the FCR based on the wishes of the people of
FATA. Powers in FATA shall be devolved to
pointed out that the People’s Party is people-centric and
focused towards the betterment of marginalised and poor
“The tribal people form one of the most under
developed and neglected segment of Pakistani
been intentionally kept
underdeveloped by all previous regimes for their
own vested interests and foreign policy objectives.”
constitutional status of FATA he iterated
that his party is supporting the tribesmen’s will and in this
regard he recommended the establishment of a
representative council with members elected from all
tribal agencies, in a similar pattern to the Gilgit Baltistan
Executive Council. This council would serve the purpose of
deciding the future status of FATA because its members
will be the real representatives of the tribal people.
Regarding future plans of the PPPP he said that on the
formance his party will contest
election from all constituencies of FATA and hope to
secure a stable position within FATA in the upcoming
elections. He said that improvement of peace and security
situation in the region would be the first priority and then
education, health and infrastructure would be addressed
urgently in order to bring the area into mainstream
independent and honest judiciary, strive for the social
development and economic prosperity of our citizens,
especially the poor and underprivileged masses’.
PTI aims at reforming the system of governance in FATA
“The outdated FATA administrative system will be
done away with through appropriate amendments
in the FCR based on the wishes of the people of
FATA. Powers in FATA shall be devolved to a lower
level in conformity with the system in the settled
areas”.
MMrr.. MMaalliikk JJaavveedd KKhhaann AAff
PPTTII
Mr. Malik Javed Khan Afridi hails from Bar Qambar
Khel, Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency and has been
associated with PTI since the beginning of his political
career; serving as Chief Organiser FATA and
the spokesperson for PTI in the tribal region
Mr. Javed Afridi criticised past regimes, stating that the
will of the tribal people has never been taken into
account by any government till date. A misconception
about the people of FATA has fed into generally
negative opinions about them; one in p
to the perceived inability of tribal people to understand
politics as well as other aspects of development and
administration. This can easily be proved wrong by
illustrating the success of the Jirga system, which is the
only conflict resolution mechanism, not only deeply
rooted within tribal society but also widely respected
and acknowledged for its fairness and delivery of
justice to communities.
“The PTI is determined to
provide a credible new
leadership that can restore
Pakistan’s political and
economic sovereignty through
building a bond of trust between
the government and the people.”
level in conformity with the system in the settled
ffrriiddii:: SSppookkeessppeerrssoonn FFAATTAA,,
Mr. Malik Javed Khan Afridi hails from Bar Qambar
Khel, Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency and has been
associated with PTI since the beginning of his political
career; serving as Chief Organiser FATA and presently
the spokesperson for PTI in the tribal region.
Mr. Javed Afridi criticised past regimes, stating that the
will of the tribal people has never been taken into
account by any government till date. A misconception
about the people of FATA has fed into generally
negative opinions about them; one in particular related
to the perceived inability of tribal people to understand
politics as well as other aspects of development and
administration. This can easily be proved wrong by
illustrating the success of the Jirga system, which is the
olution mechanism, not only deeply
rooted within tribal society but also widely respected
and acknowledged for its fairness and delivery of
“The PTI is determined to
provide a credible new
leadership that can restore
Pakistan’s political and
economic sovereignty through
building a bond of trust between
the government and the people.”

“PTI will take revolutionary steps in restoring the tribal
people’s confidence in the state. A strong check and
balance system will be implemented in FATA. Since PTI
has a focus on the youth, therefore policies for the
welfare of youth will be developed on
opportunities for education and vocational training
skills will be provided. In addition, economic
opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship at
the local level will be introduced for the skilled tribal
youth of FATA.”
AAWWAAMMII NNAATTIIOONNAALL PPAARRTTYY
“..The party is dedicated
to the promotion of
democracy and freedom,
the eradication of poverty
and ignorance, the
protection of all basic
human rights and liberties,
and the fulfilment of the
genuine and legitimate
aspirations of all groups
and strata of the society – particularly the weak, the
disadvantaged and the dispossessed.”
Goals:
Pakistan as independent and
sovereign
Strengthening state institutions
Complete political, economic &
religious freedom for people
Accountable & efficient
government
Launch education revolution
Availability of adequate health care
services for all
Poverty alleviation
Equal opportunity for employment
and upward social mobility for all
Suitable environment for growth of
private sector
End VIP culture
Eliminate draconian laws giving
unchecked powers to police/
agencies
Self reliant economy free of
dependence of foreign aid
Promote regional peace
ANP
PTI will take revolutionary steps in restoring the tribal
people’s confidence in the state. A strong check and
balance system will be implemented in FATA. Since PTI
has a focus on the youth, therefore policies for the
welfare of youth will be developed on priority basis;
opportunities for education and vocational training
skills will be provided. In addition, economic
opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship at
the local level will be introduced for the skilled tribal
particularly the weak, the
The Awami National Party (ANP)’s “believes in peace and
non violence and stands against extremism and violence
all its forms”. The party’s guiding philosophy also promotes
dialogue as the best way to resolve all conflicts and issues.
With respect to FATA, ANP’s approach is to strengthen the
writ of the state across the tribal region; establish a public
insurance policy and support mechanism for victims of
sectarianism and terrorism as well as their families;
prioritise the rehabilitation of natural resources and
infrastructure; develop a consensus for mainstreaming and
inclusion; and, implement administrative ref
enable its merger with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
MMrr.. IImmrraann AAffrriiddii:: SSeeccuurriittyy ss
&& FFAATTAA
Mr. Imran Afridi hails from Bara Subdivision of Khyber
Agency and has been associated with ANP for the past
17 years, serving as President ANP, Khyber Agency
Chapter and ANP Vice President KP. Currently, he is
“Salar-e-Alaa” for FATA and KP (In charge security
section ANP).
“ANP’s philosophy is that of Pakhtun unity
regardless of geographic boundaries, but in light
of democratic and progressive values, the will of
tribal people must be considered as to whether
they prefer to merge with KP, retain its present
status or evolve into an independent province.
ANP will respect the decision of the people,
whatever it may be.”
He pointed out that the tribal areas have borne the
brunt of vested interests of different regional and
international actors over centuries. As a result, he
stated that the tribal people have been deprived of
istan as independent and
Strengthening state institutions
Complete political, economic &
religious freedom for people
Launch education revolution
Availability of adequate health care
Equal opportunity for employment
and upward social mobility for all
Suitable environment for growth of
Eliminate draconian laws giving
unchecked powers to police/
Self reliant economy free of
ANP
The Awami National Party (ANP)’s “believes in peace and
non violence and stands against extremism and violence in
all its forms”. The party’s guiding philosophy also promotes
dialogue as the best way to resolve all conflicts and issues.
With respect to FATA, ANP’s approach is to strengthen the
writ of the state across the tribal region; establish a public
policy and support mechanism for victims of
sectarianism and terrorism as well as their families;
prioritise the rehabilitation of natural resources and
infrastructure; develop a consensus for mainstreaming and
inclusion; and, implement administrative reforms to
enable its merger with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
sseeccttiioonn IInn cchhaarrggee AANNPP,, KKPP
Mr. Imran Afridi hails from Bara Subdivision of Khyber
Agency and has been associated with ANP for the past
President ANP, Khyber Agency
Chapter and ANP Vice President KP. Currently, he is
Alaa” for FATA and KP (In charge security
“ANP’s philosophy is that of Pakhtun unity
regardless of geographic boundaries, but in light
d progressive values, the will of
tribal people must be considered as to whether
they prefer to merge with KP, retain its present
status or evolve into an independent province.
ANP will respect the decision of the people,
ut that the tribal areas have borne the
brunt of vested interests of different regional and
international actors over centuries. As a result, he
stated that the tribal people have been deprived of

their basic rights and have been suffering under the
notorious law of FCR. They have been neglected in all
spheres of development such as health, education,
infrastructure and employment. The region was
man’s land’ for political activities and freedom of
thought and expression thus becoming a real threat for
the entire country’s survival and security.
He stated that if ANP returns to power after the
upcoming general elections, it will favour the
administrative merging of FATA into KP
improving the law and order situation; and impose a
development-centred emergency plan fully
by the principles of public accountability and
community ownership.
JJAAMMAAAATT--EE--IISSLLAAMMII
“Jamaat-e-Islami
professes a concept
of life which is all
embracing and aims
at the welfare of
the human kind.”
Areas of Focus:
Peace and security
Political, legal and administrative
reforms
Social, economic and fiscal reforms
Provincial autonomy – education,
health, population planning & well
being, labour rights & development,
youth development & employment,
agriculture, environment, industry &
technical advancement, arts &
culture, sports & tourism, information
& technology
Human rights – women’s rights &
empowerment, children’s rights,
minorities rights and empowe
old age citizens and people with
disabilities
FATA – political changes &
developmental reforms
External affairs – foreign policy
adjusted to further national interest in
terms of economic and commercial
progress; promote regional peace &
friendly relations with all countries,
especially neighbouring states
their basic rights and have been suffering under the
ous law of FCR. They have been neglected in all
spheres of development such as health, education,
infrastructure and employment. The region was a ‘no
man’s land’ for political activities and freedom of
thought and expression thus becoming a real threat for
the entire country’s survival and security.
He stated that if ANP returns to power after the
upcoming general elections, it will favour the
administrative merging of FATA into KP; focus on
improving the law and order situation; and impose a
centred emergency plan fully supported
by the principles of public accountability and
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) proposes to build Pakistan into
a ‘model Islamic state’; “propagation of Islam, ridding
the society of fallacies of traditions both old and new,
approaching intelligentsia o
solutions to our problems, and endeavour to reform
the moral values of the society..”, are the main
components of its philosophy.
The JI aims at bringing about peace and progress, in the
light of Islamic principles and values:
“To achieve its objectives, the Jamaat
intends to bring changes in the political system
peacefully through constitutional and democratic
means”.
The JI recommends the uplifting of the tribal areas with
due respect to its ‘special status’; developing
educational reforms and healthcare infrastructure;
introducing legal and economic reforms; constitutional
amendments (in Article 247) to provide for
Parliament’s legislative authority to extend to FATA;
abolish FCR; and, set up a representative elected
assembly with the authority to determine the future
status of the tribal region and its institutions, as well as
fundamental rights and freedoms for its people.
ZZaarr NNoooorr AAffrriiddii:: NNaaiibb AAmm
Mr. Zar Noor Afridi, hailing from Landikotal, Khyber
agency has been associated with Jamaat
for the past 33 years and is presently serving as Naib
Ameer for FATA.
Mr. Afridi stated that JI is a leading political party in
the tribal region and enjoys the confidence of the
public as a result of its principled stand on democracy
and transparent leadership.
Political, legal and administrative
Social, economic and fiscal reforms
education,
health, population planning & well
development,
youth development & employment,
agriculture, environment, industry &
technical advancement, arts &
culture, sports & tourism, information
women’s rights &
empowerment, children’s rights,
minorities rights and empowerment,
old age citizens and people with
political changes &
foreign policy
adjusted to further national interest in
terms of economic and commercial
progress; promote regional peace &
lations with all countries,
especially neighbouring states
Islami (JI) proposes to build Pakistan into
a ‘model Islamic state’; “propagation of Islam, ridding
the society of fallacies of traditions both old and new,
approaching intelligentsia on how Islam provides
solutions to our problems, and endeavour to reform
the moral values of the society..”, are the main
components of its philosophy.
The JI aims at bringing about peace and progress, in the
light of Islamic principles and values:
ieve its objectives, the Jamaat-e-Islami
intends to bring changes in the political system
peacefully through constitutional and democratic
The JI recommends the uplifting of the tribal areas with
due respect to its ‘special status’; developing
cational reforms and healthcare infrastructure;
introducing legal and economic reforms; constitutional
amendments (in Article 247) to provide for
Parliament’s legislative authority to extend to FATA;
abolish FCR; and, set up a representative elected
ly with the authority to determine the future
status of the tribal region and its institutions, as well as
fundamental rights and freedoms for its people.
mmeeeerr JJII,, FFAATTAA
Mr. Zar Noor Afridi, hailing from Landikotal, Khyber
agency has been associated with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)
for the past 33 years and is presently serving as Naib
Afridi stated that JI is a leading political party in
n and enjoys the confidence of the
public as a result of its principled stand on democracy
and transparent leadership.

He pointed out that even though the people of FATA
have been awarded equal rights and freedoms under
the Constitution of the Islamic Rep
1973, in practice, they have not been allowed to
exercise them. The tribal people have made many
sacrifices but are suffering due to the so called war on
terror which has torn millions of homes and families
apart.
With respect to the upcoming general elections he said
that JI will appoint candidates from all constituencies of
FATA. He put forward the demand of amending Articles
246 and 247 in favour of transferring the power to
elected Parliament instead of the President of Pakistan.
He said that in order to address developmental and
Points of Agenda:
Islamic State at Madina –
to strive for
Sovereign, independent and
dignified Pakistan
Law & order - curbing terrorism
and lawlessness; justice for all
Protection of vulnerable groups &
inclusioin - protection of women’s
rights, youth, minorities’
protection of senior, disabled and
special citizens, and care of
downtrodden and afflicted
Economic policy reforms
abolition of feudal system and
introduction of agricultural
reforms, curbing inflation, jobs for
everyone, labour friendly policies
and ‘privatisation’,
Overcoming energy crisis
Eradication of corruption and
recovery of ill-gotten wealth
Education
Healthcare
Social reforms
Defence policy
Media policy
Information technology
Local government
Tribal areas – development
infrastructure & authority for self
determination
Special Balochistan package
Constitutional reforms
He pointed out that even though the people of FATA
have been awarded equal rights and freedoms under
the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
1973, in practice, they have not been allowed to
exercise them. The tribal people have made many
sacrifices but are suffering due to the so called war on
terror which has torn millions of homes and families
With respect to the upcoming general elections he said
that JI will appoint candidates from all constituencies of
FATA. He put forward the demand of amending Articles
246 and 247 in favour of transferring the power to
lected Parliament instead of the President of Pakistan.
He said that in order to address developmental and
other issues, FATA should be declared as separate
province with special package for speedy
implementation in all spheres. In particular, the areas
of health, employment, infrastructure and other public
facilities will be given the utmost priority.
Mr. Zar Noor Afridi stressed the need for a modern
education system with technical and vocational
support to provide youth with improved opportunities
for employment. He categorically stated
strictly against all military operations and drone
attacks, and will extend its support to all initiatives
leading to peace and normalcy in FATA and Pakistan in
general.
JJAAMMIIAATT--EE--UULLEEMMAA--EE--II
“The welfare system
would be so strong
that in some cases,
the people for giving
Zakat would be hard
to find and the JUI-F
would increase
workers’ salary equal to the price of one tola gold (14
grams).”
The Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam [JUI(F)] aims to introduce
comprehensive changes in the present
system based on Islamic laws, where the Pakistani
welfare state would not only ensure provision of basic
needs to every citizen, but also protect their safety,
security and freedom as enshrined in the
of the Islamic Republic of Paki
In its manifesto, the JUI-
system of accountability and if voted to power, it
proposes the introduction of merit in the affairs of civil
service and strict compliance with the rule of law. It
also supports complete freed
certain restrictions; education to be compulsory up to
secondary school and state support for higher
education; and, complete freedom to minorities to
establish and preserve their religious and education
centres.
“To achieve its objectives, the
Jamaat-e-Islami intends to bring
changes in the political system
peacefully through
constitutional and democratic
means”.
an ideal
Sovereign, independent and
curbing terrorism
and lawlessness; justice for all
Protection of vulnerable groups &
protection of women’s
rights, youth, minorities’ rights,
protection of senior, disabled and
special citizens, and care of
downtrodden and afflicted
Economic policy reforms –
abolition of feudal system and
introduction of agricultural
reforms, curbing inflation, jobs for
everyone, labour friendly policies
Overcoming energy crisis
Eradication of corruption and
gotten wealth
development
& authority for self
Special Balochistan package
other issues, FATA should be declared as separate
province with special package for speedy
implementation in all spheres. In particular, the areas
health, employment, infrastructure and other public
facilities will be given the utmost priority.
Mr. Zar Noor Afridi stressed the need for a modern
education system with technical and vocational
support to provide youth with improved opportunities
for employment. He categorically stated that the JI is
strictly against all military operations and drone
attacks, and will extend its support to all initiatives
leading to peace and normalcy in FATA and Pakistan in
IISSLLAAMM ((FF))
workers’ salary equal to the price of one tola gold (14
Islam [JUI(F)] aims to introduce
comprehensive changes in the present governance
system based on Islamic laws, where the Pakistani
welfare state would not only ensure provision of basic
needs to every citizen, but also protect their safety,
security and freedom as enshrined in the Constitution
of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973.
-F emphasises on a strong
system of accountability and if voted to power, it
proposes the introduction of merit in the affairs of civil
service and strict compliance with the rule of law. It
freedom of media, but with
certain restrictions; education to be compulsory up to
secondary school and state support for higher
education; and, complete freedom to minorities to
establish and preserve their religious and education
To achieve its objectives, the
Islami intends to bring
changes in the political system
peacefully through
constitutional and democratic
means”.

WILL THE POLITICAL PARTIES BE ABLE TO LI
Even though the manifestos and representatives of the political parties campaigning for
the first time ever in FATA promise peace, security and development for the region, it
remains to be seen whether they will be able to achiev
future depends on both internal factors
centre – and external factors including regional and domestic politics, security conditions
and the political strength of FATA’s rep
MMrr.. HHaajjii JJaalliill JJaann:: PPrroovviinncciiaall IInnffoorrmmaatt
JJUUII ((FF))
Mr. Haji Jalil Jan is currently serving as the Provincial
Information Secretary for JUI (F), which has a major
presence and following across FATA. The party
established a strong network of small agency level
organisations over 40 years ago which is still
functioning successfully.
He said that JUI’s main focus is the restoration of peace
in FATA. For that purpose the party formed a 35
member Jirga which visited all the agencies and
Frontier Regions (FRs) of FATA, and after meeting the
common people concluded that the foremost demand
of tribal people is restoration of peace.
On FATA’s constitutional status, he said that instead of
imposing a decision, JUI has left this decision to be
made by the people of FATA themselves. JUI would
back any law which would serve the interests and
welfare of FATA’s common people.
“No policy or law can work in practice unless
peace is restored in the region. Therefore, JUI’s
first priority is to make efforts for restoring peace
and then introducing a people backed
throughout FATA.”
WILL THE POLITICAL PARTIES BE ABLE TO LIVE UP TO THEIR PROMISES?
remains to be seen whether they will be able to achieve these targets after elections; it’s
future depends on both internal factors – such as which party comes into power at the
and external factors including regional and domestic politics, security conditions
and the political strength of FATA’s representatives in the National Assembly
JUI (F)’s 12 Point Agenda:
Pakistan as ideal welfare state
Security to lives and properties of all
citizens
Door step delivery of justice for every
citizen – change old judicial system
Economy – full utilisation
resources instead of dependence of
external aid
Quality education
secondary higher school
Encourage remittances from overseas
Pakistanis
Preservation of Islamic family values
Female representation in
national/provincial
provisions for direct election
Legislation to be in line with
recommendations from Council of
Islamic Ideology for the country’s
economic, political and social
betterment in accordance with the
principles of Islam
New provinces to be establish
after consensus by all stakeholders
Peace and security in FATA through
Jirga
Foreign policy –
with national interests
determination
ttiioonn SSeeccrreettaarryy
Mr. Haji Jalil Jan is currently serving as the Provincial
Information Secretary for JUI (F), which has a major
presence and following across FATA. The party
established a strong network of small agency level
organisations over 40 years ago which is still
He said that JUI’s main focus is the restoration of peace
the party formed a 35
member Jirga which visited all the agencies and
TA, and after meeting the
common people concluded that the foremost demand
of tribal people is restoration of peace.
On FATA’s constitutional status, he said that instead of
imposing a decision, JUI has left this decision to be
themselves. JUI would
back any law which would serve the interests and
“No policy or law can work in practice unless
peace is restored in the region. Therefore, JUI’s
first priority is to make efforts for restoring peace
and then introducing a people backed-system
VE UP TO THEIR PROMISES?
e these targets after elections; it’s
such as which party comes into power at the
and external factors including regional and domestic politics, security conditions
resentatives in the National Assembly.
JUI (F)’s 12 Point Agenda:
Pakistan as ideal welfare state
Security to lives and properties of all
Door step delivery of justice for every
change old judicial system
full utilisation of natural
resources instead of dependence of
Quality education – compulsory up to
secondary higher school
Encourage remittances from overseas
Preservation of Islamic family values
Female representation in
national/provincial assemblies –
provisions for direct election
Legislation to be in line with
recommendations from Council of
Islamic Ideology for the country’s
economic, political and social
betterment in accordance with the
principles of Islam
New provinces to be established only
after consensus by all stakeholders
Peace and security in FATA through
to be brought in line
with national interests

FFAATTAA SSEECCUURRIITTYY
MMOONNIITTOORR
The year 2013 began with a fresh wave of violent incidents
in FATA, with the highest number recorded in January (51)
killing 297 persons and injuring 145 in total. Most
casualties comprised of suspected/actual militants (221)
who were killed either in drone strikes or in
clashes/security forces operations. In January, attacks on
schools continued as three schools were targeted by
militants – among them a girls’ school – in Spin Qabar and
Bara areas of Khyber agency.
Source: http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/pakistan/Waziristan/timeline/index.html
In February, the number of violent incidents plummeted
drastically resulting in lesser casualties and injuries to
people. And, next month, the number of civilian casualties
(men, women and children) further reduced to 23 as
illustrated in the figure below, with the number of civilian
deaths remaining more or less the same (26) in April.
Meanwhile, losses to military personnel, after an initial
decline – from 33 in January to 16 in February – increased
to 70 in the month of April 2013.
Category of persons JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
Killed Injured Killed Injured Killed Injured Killed Injured
Military personnel 33 25 16 27 24 18 70 19
Suspected/actual militants 221 60 155 42 185 54 135 27
Professionals (polio workers, journalists etc) 2 2 2
Civilian men (including tribals) 31 49 45 48 22 58 26 44
Women 9 5
Children 2 6 1 2 2
TOTAL 297 145 218 117 234 132 231 92
TYPE OF INCIDENT JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
No Killed Injured No Killed Injured No Killed Injured No Killed Injured
Bomb attacks 5 16 8 2 16 28 7 7 16 3 5 5
Landmine explosions 1 2 16 3 4 3
Mortar shelling 7 16 18 2 7 3 1
Suicide bombings 3 68 31 2 13 12
IEDs 7 12 29 5 10 25 4 11 18
Drone attacks 7 47 12 1 7 6 2 6 2 13
Military/SF operations 10 77 44 10 115 36 7 78 18 12 122 38
By unidentified/militant groups 9 34 15 3 15 3 4 16 4 8 70 25
Intertribal/factional clashes 5 93 3 4 43 19 6 48 44
Hand Grenades 1 1
Rocket/missile attacks 1 5 1 4 8
TOTAL 51 297 145 28 218 117 34 234 132 34 231 92
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
January February March April
No of incidents Killed Injured
VIOLENCE IN JAN - APR 2013
As illustrated in the graph, January was the most violent
month, recording the highest number of incidents and
casualties. A dramatic reduction can be witnessed in
February – from 51 incidents to 28 and casualties
coming down from 297 to 218 – but remaining more or
less consistent over the next two months .
On the whole, the numbers show that in the first four
months of 2013, the average number of deaths in FATA
due to violent incidents was about 250 every month.

FFAATTAA PPOOLLIICCYY UUPP
WWhhaatt iiss tthhee LLeevviieess FFoorrccee??
PESHAWAR: The Levies are part of a security apparatus installed
between the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and
settled areas known as the Frontier Region (FR). As opposed to
the khasadars, referred to as “tribal police” and appointed by
tribal authorities, the Levies are recruited
administration on merit basis and are given arms and
ammunition by the government.
The 21 Levies personnel slain by militants on December 29 were
recruited in 2010 by the political administration.
Defence analyst Brigadier (retd) Mehmood Shah said that Levies
Forces do not operate across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K
FATA, and the name used for such forces there is Frontier
Constabulary and Frontier Corps.
The Frontier Constabulary is a federal parami
drawn from KP, said Shah. Its main function is to protect the
borders of the province, check cross-border infiltration and
smuggling.
The Frontier Corps is also responsible for protecting the western
border regions of the country. The force is answerable to the
Ministry of States and Frontier Regions and the General
Headquarters.
Shah informed that, in actuality, the Levies force work in
Balochistan as government employees who abide by state
regulation. Tribal identity is not taken into consideration at the
time of hiring.
The Levies force was established in 1859 in the Malakand area
during British rule, and later expanded to Dir, Bajaur and Orakzai
agencies. Political agents and district coordination officers act as
commandants of Levies forces within their respective
jurisdictions.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/486847/what-is-the-
| Issue No. 42
PPDDAATTEE
The Levies are part of a security apparatus installed
between the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and
settled areas known as the Frontier Region (FR). As opposed to
the khasadars, referred to as “tribal police” and appointed by
recruited by the political
administration on merit basis and are given arms and
The 21 Levies personnel slain by militants on December 29 were
recruited in 2010 by the political administration.
Defence analyst Brigadier (retd) Mehmood Shah said that Levies
Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and
, and the name used for such forces there is Frontier
The Frontier Constabulary is a federal paramilitary unit largely
P, said Shah. Its main function is to protect the
border infiltration and
The Frontier Corps is also responsible for protecting the western
orce is answerable to the
Ministry of States and Frontier Regions and the General
Shah informed that, in actuality, the Levies force work in
Balochistan as government employees who abide by state
consideration at the
The Levies force was established in 1859 in the Malakand area
during British rule, and later expanded to Dir, Bajaur and Orakzai
agencies. Political agents and district coordination officers act as
forces within their respective
-levies-force/
SSCCHHOOOOLL TTEEAACCHHEERR TTAARRGG
Targeted attack: Schoolteacher who served
Khyber Agency for 22 years shot dead
JAMRUD / PESHAWAR: Shehnaz Ishtiaq, who served students in
Khyber Agency for 22 years, was gunned down in front of her
teenage son in Jamrud on Tuesday morning.
Daniyal, 14, was taking his mother to school when unidentified
gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted them and opened fire,
leaving her severely injured. “She was shot thrice in the upper
body,” said political administration official Asmatullah Wazir.
Following the incident, the school’s owner, Malik Khanwali,
shifted her to Hayatabad Medical Complex but she died three
hours after being taken for surgery.
Shehnaz’s death comes after similar attacks on teachers and aid
workers, including that on social worker Farida Afridi and Human
Rights Commission of Pakistan Coordinator Zarteef Afridi.
Her husband Isthiaq Khan said she did not see this coming and
worked fearlessly in the troubled r
about any threats or fears she had… she was not scared of
militancy in the region. When security problems in Khyber Agency
worsened I told her she should transfer to a school in the settled
areas, but she said she only wanted to w
never thought such a tragedy would happen.”
Shehnaz was a headmistress at Community Girls School in
Shahkas. Prior to that she was working for a government primary
school for girls in Bara, but because of security problems the
school was shifted to Shahkas in Jamrud.
“My eldest daughter suffers from mental disabilities. I do not
know who will take care of her now,” Khan said.
Shehnaz had many plans that day. A brother’s wedding to shop
for, some examination papers to correct. S
three children.
Published in The Express Tribune, March
http://tribune.com.pk/story/526852/targeted
who-served-khyber-agency-for-22-years
GGEETTEEDD!!
Targeted attack: Schoolteacher who served
Khyber Agency for 22 years shot dead
Shehnaz Ishtiaq, who served students in
gunned down in front of her
teenage son in Jamrud on Tuesday morning.
Daniyal, 14, was taking his mother to school when unidentified
gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted them and opened fire,
leaving her severely injured. “She was shot thrice in the upper
dy,” said political administration official Asmatullah Wazir.
Following the incident, the school’s owner, Malik Khanwali,
shifted her to Hayatabad Medical Complex but she died three
hours after being taken for surgery.
similar attacks on teachers and aid
workers, including that on social worker Farida Afridi and Human
Rights Commission of Pakistan Coordinator Zarteef Afridi.
Her husband Isthiaq Khan said she did not see this coming and
worked fearlessly in the troubled region. “She never told me
about any threats or fears she had… she was not scared of
militancy in the region. When security problems in Khyber Agency
worsened I told her she should transfer to a school in the settled
areas, but she said she only wanted to work for the people here. I
never thought such a tragedy would happen.”
Shehnaz was a headmistress at Community Girls School in
Shahkas. Prior to that she was working for a government primary
school for girls in Bara, but because of security problems the
school was shifted to Shahkas in Jamrud.
“My eldest daughter suffers from mental disabilities. I do not
know who will take care of her now,” Khan said.
Shehnaz had many plans that day. A brother’s wedding to shop
to correct. She now leaves behind
, March 27th, 2013
http://tribune.com.pk/story/526852/targeted-attack-schoolteacher-
years-shot-dead/

CCAANN PPAAKKIISSTTAANN DDRRIIVVEE TTHHEE TTAALLIIBBAANN
OOUUTT OOFF IITTSS TTRRIIBBAALL BBEELLTT??
Impoverished and perpetually neglected by the country’s central
government, the semi-autonomous tribal regions of northwest
Pakistan have long been a simmering source of both national and
regional tension.
For years, the country’s central government has tacitly allowed
extremist groups like Al Qaeda and the Taliban to use the region
as a kind of haven for militants waging conflicts just across the
border in neighboring Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the aftershocks of
that conflict have spilled over into the tribal areas’ civilian
population, disrupting education and economic activity.
Now, with the 2014 withdrawal of NATO troops in Afghanistan
looming, the Pakistani government is reexamining its role in the
long-neglected region and renewing its counterinsurgency efforts
against militants. But many analysts, local leaders, and residents
question whether the country has either the will or the resources
to truly reform its tribal belt.
"The tribal areas have been knowingly neglected socially and
constitutionally by successive regimes since independence," says
Rahimullah Yousafzai, an expert on the Federally Administered
Tribal Areas (FATA), as the regions are collectively known.
Indeed, the Pakistani military claims it has now secured control in
many areas of FATA – the most recent win in South Waziristan,
where a military operation was launched in 2009. But even those
areas have yet to be transferred to the hands of the civilian
administration, and many others are not under the government's
control at all.
A history of division
Since British colonization, the region’s seven geographically
divided “agencies” have not been an official part of Pakistan. In
1901, to appease tribal leadership wary of a centralized
government, the British introduced a separate governing system
in FATA, known as the Frontier’s Crimes Regulations (FCR), which
continued after Pakistan's independence in 1947.
Under the FCR, the tribal areas are governed by federally
appointed political administrators who have absolute executive,
legislative, and judicial power in each agency. Constitutional civil
rights afforded to the rest of Pakistan do not exist.
“The government also gives many privileges to the tribal
leadership like money, land, etc.," says Safdar Hayat, former
president of the Tribal Union of Journalists, who hails from North
Waziristan, where the Taliban are headquartered. "These
privileges are not allocated as rights of civilians but only for those
heads of tribes who do not question the FCR.”
Added to that is instability in neighboring Afghanistan, which has
bled over into the region and contributed to low educational
attainments and high poverty. Along with rigid cultural traditions,
these factors have held the tribal areas back in terms of socio-
economic development compared with the rest of Pakistan. They
have also fueled concern about the insecurity and militancy
spreading beyond the region.
But bringing the region under the control of the Pakistani
government isn’t an easy task, officials argue.
A 'warrior-like' people
Ethnic groups in Pakistan’s tribal belt have fought against foreign
aggression for centuries. The British, Americans, and then
Pakistanis all took advantage of their outside reputation as a
warrior-like people, setting up the current dynamic.
“Pre-independence, the British exploited the folklore of Pashtun
bravery to keep the Afghans from entering their colonial-ruled
regions of the subcontinent,” says Nizam Dawar, who is a
development specialist based in the tribal region. “Post-
independence we allied with the Americans, and used the same
Pashtun tribes to ward off communism from [the Soviet Union],”
says Mr. Dawar.
When the US invaded Afghanistan in 2001, however, those same
American-trained militants began clashing with NATO forces and
then retreating to Pakistan for sanctuary.
Also complicating matters, the Pakistani military under Gen.
Pervez Musharraf made peace pacts with the militants based in
FATA during the NATO-led Afghan war, tacitly allowing them
haven, while also continuing to ally itself with the United States
against its “war on terror.”
Twelve years later, many security experts say the military still
does not want to burn bridges with Afghan militants in FATA,
which it sees as a potential way to influence what happens to
Afghanistan after NATO pulls out in 2014.
What next?
Analysts, local leaders, and even some in the military emphasise
that the legal framework in FATA needs to be repealed and
constitutional rights granted to its citizens to ensure social and
infrastructural development.
“Where is the civilian leadership? Even now, the military is
chipping in more than anyone else. We should pull our act
together, since we have been neglecting this region for over 65
years,” says Brigadier Hassan Hayat, an operational commander,
who has been posted in South Waziristan for the past two years
rehabilitating refugees and maintaining law and order.
More than $150 million has been pledged by countries like the
US, Britain, and Germany in a bid to revive the livelihood of
people beset by terrorism and natural disasters in Pakistan,
according to statistics by provided by the Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
Many of their projects focus on FATA.
But despite so much inflow, development workers say the
outlook remains grim as aid is channeled through the military –
instead of civilian authorities.
“The tribal belt has now become a hotbed for war economy. With
so much money pouring in from all over the world for
development, the main stakeholders – especially the military –
are now also financially benefiting from keeping the conflict
alive,” Mr. Dawar, the development worker, says.
“FATA continues to stay out of constitutional ambit because the
military wants absolute control over the strategic belt,” echoing
history, he says. “The civilian leadership remains sidelined.”
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130418/can-pakistan-drive-taliban-
out-its-tribal-belt

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