The article examines the struggles faced by the northwestern borderlands of Pakistan, focusing on the failed governance reforms initiated in 2018 to integrate the Federally Administered Tribal Areas into the country's political framework. Despite hopes for economic progress and improved law enforcement, the region is experiencing an alarming resurgence in violence and terrorism, particularly following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Statistics highlight a drastic increase in fatalities related to terrorist attacks, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by the nation alongside its political and economic instability. Experts point to historical colonial laws and geopolitical exploitation as contributing factors to the current unrest in the region.
The merger of what had been known as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan into the mainstream political framework has faced severe backlash as violence has surged.
After the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, terrorism in Pakistan escalated drastically, with the country recording over 1,000 deaths due to attacks in the previous year.
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