FATA Merger: Impacts on Status of Tribal Women

Abstract

This study examines the merging of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its effects on the status of Pashtun tribal women. The major goals were to comprehend the tribal traditions and standards that have traditionally impeded the development of women, and to examine the impact of integrating changes on improving women's rights in the area. The stereotypes associated with women not only impede their ability to contribute to the progress of the state, but also deprive them of their basic rights. This issue is especially concerning in less developed nations such as Pakistan, where gender inequalities are more noticeable. The study employes a qualitative research methodology to examine the impact of FATA merger on the tribal women. This study elucidates the connection between tribal practices and the possibility of change, emphasizing the important contribution of women to the socio-economic progress of the region. This study recommends that to promote and enhance the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), both the national and provincial government should prioritize the inclusion of women in economic endeavors and engage them in decision-making procedures.