Tribesmen want new province not merger with KP

[I.R.A]

FATA should not be made a separate province right away, it is a war torn region with zero administration and people capable of administration. For the time being it needs development, infrastructure, education, better health facilities, and a free zone for any and every Pakistani to visit without any fear. Once the people of that area are capable and have fully integrated with rest of Pakistani society then yes sure they should be handed the responsibility to manage affairs of their region as a separate province.

 

[Patriots]

FATA, Saraiki belt, Karachi, Hyderabad and Hazaraywal must be made privinces ... Small units are need if hour ........

 

[Shot-Caller]

I don't know about FATA, but Punjab definitely needs to be divided into atleast 3 provinces.

 

[Sipahi]

logical call. the more provinces the better administration.

 

[tarrar]

They should get a new province.

 

[volatile]

Lets do that probably on line with GB model

 

[ice_man]

make more provinces based on ADMINISTRATIVE basis.

not ethnicity. period.

FATA are pashtun and want separate province good give them.

 

[black-hawk_101]

Tribesmen want new province not merger with KP

• National

8 MINS AGO BY STAFF REPORT

• Sherpao lauds services of tribesmen, says FATA’s integration in KP will help them get into mainstream
• Elected representatives of PTI, ANP and JUI announce joining QWP

Rejecting the proposed constitutional amendment that seeks merger of tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Grand Tribal Jirga on Sunday demanded formation of a new province consisting of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

The Jirga comprising prominent tribal elders met at Peshawar’s Baghe Naran.

Speaking on the occasion, tribal elders said the proposed amendment prepared by the lawmakers representing FATA in the National Assembly and the Senate was not acceptable as tribesmen were not taken into confidence over the proposal.

SHERPAO SPEAKS:

On the other hand, addressing a public meeting at Pakha Ghulam, Peshawar, Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said that the integration of FATA in the KP would help the tribal people to play their vital role in the mainstream.

He said that the people of the FATA have suffered a lot and now they should be provided with opportunities to lead a prosperous life.

The QWP chairman said that the bill tabled in the Parliament regarding the merger of FATA into KPK was a first step towards the integration into the mainstream.

On this occasion, elected representatives of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Awami National Party (ANP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), including Councillor Zaheer Abbas, Naib Nazim Malik Saeed Khan, Councillor Ashfaq Ahmad Khan, Youth Councillor Zaheer Rehmad, Councillor Abida Jaffar and Councillor Saadia Bibi announced joining QWP.

Sherpao hailed the new entrants in the party, saying that they would give strength to the party. He contended that the QWP had become popular due to its policies; therefore, a large number of political workers and general public were joining the party.

He asked that pragmatic and proactive measures should be adopted to remove the problems of the tribal people and to play effective role in the national development.

About National Action Plan, Aftab Sherpao said that it had been yielding fruitful results; however, more focus was essential on it to achieve the targets. He continued that the Pakhtuns had rendered meritorious sacrifices in the war against terror which badly damaged their infrastructure and economy.

He said that the human and material sacrifices of the Pakhtuns are countless; however, they have not been properly compensated. He stressed the need for concentration on the plight of Pakhtuns and beside the rehabilitation of the affectees, the government should mainly focus on the revival of infrastructure and socio-economic development which would help redress their grievances.

He also expressed anguish over unannounced and unscheduled power load-shedding in the province. He said that the excessive load-shedding had brought the life into standstill which badly affected the socio-economic condition in the province.
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/09/14/national/tribesmen-want-new-province-not-merger-with-kp/

Yes FATA should be called as Waziristan and even SWAT should become province.

In KPK there is a potential of about 5-7 provinces other than FATA as Waziristan.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

Another Provience sounds good it will make Pakistan stronger Insha'Allah.

 

[haviZsultan]

It would be better to merge FATA with KPK. This is also the demand of the people. Its either merger or a new province. Some people don't want it though and these are mostly criminals, those who would stand to loose as FATA would cease to be the crime and militancy infested region it is now. In fact many of the maliks are against it as they want to hide their money laundering and evil acts. It also means their relevance actually ends as does their political power and heirarcy of sitting at the top.

 

[I S I]

I vote for new province.
As long as they agrees to leave the stone age behind & embrace the 21st century with 21st century laws & culture & lay down their arms & explosives if they have any.

 

[WishLivePak]

I'd say a new province is better, because KPK hasn't solved its problem in the first place. In addition, both will have accountability separately.

If tomorrow the two merge, KPK will say it didn't become heaven because it borrowed all problems of FATA.

 

[Jzaib]

Fata is a mess now . No one will take them .