Did FATA merger divide tribal leader?

Tribal leaders protesting against FATA merger

Tribal leaders protesting against FATA merger Source: Islam Gul Afridi, SBS Pashto

Pakistani parliament has voted in favor of controversial FATA merger.


The FATA merger has sparked some protest in Pakistan where some tribal leaders and residents are protesting to oppose this move and demand to discuss this merger further with tribal residents.

Pakistan government has said that with the FATA merger, tribal area residents will benefit from all resources and services like other Pakistani citizens.

Islam Gul Afridi has more; please listen to the full report here.


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