FATA Reforms during the 4th Regime of Pakistan Peoples Party (2008-2013): A Historical Overview

The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (ex-FATA) are always denied of their basic democratic, human rights and economic opportunities. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) always continued its support for FATA reforms because PPP of the views political, social, economic, legal and administrative reforms are necessary for the sustainable peace and development in FATA. Therefore during its various regimes particularly during the 4th regime (2008-2013) had taken various steps towards democracy, social justice and respect for human rights for the people of FATA as promised in CoD, 2006. This brief study examines all those efforts of PPP governments to introduce reforms in these areas. The study particularly highlights the FATA reforms aimed empowering people of the region and for the sake of better future of tribal people during the 4th regime of PPP despite the inevitable circumstances in the country generally and in the regions particularly. The study also focuses on the historical evaluation of the FATA reforms in conclusion stage and also suggested some recommendations. For this study data is collected through secondary source included books, journal articles, newspapers articles and reports. The study is basically qualitative. This study is indeed a great contribution to the existed knowledge. It will help out of academicians, scholars and policy makers, interested in FATA and its developmental process continuation. Key Words: Pakistan Peoples Party, FATA Committee, FCR Amendment, Shaheed Bhutto Foundation, FATA Local Government Regulation,