Post by ayeshanoor on May 11, 2019 9:38:44 GMT
THE district administration of North Waziristan issued a circular informing the residents (Wazir tribe) of Alwarra, to vacate the area so that it can be cleared of militants and made as safe as the rest of the district. After this, the temporarily displaced persons will be rehabilitated, development works initiated and, of course, work on fencing the border expedited. It is pertinent to note that the Wazir tribe lives astride the border, which is not clearly demarcated.
Many see the tribes as adversaries and don’t appreciate the fact that they have always and unconditionally supported government policies against militants. Despite having arms and ammunition, they never retaliated against the orders of the government. Residents of populated areas like Miramshah and Mirali vacated the area at a moment’s notice, leaving behind everything they had. Yet, somehow, people are heard saying that the army has smashed the myth that the tribes are undefeatable. Instead of honouring them for taking yet another very courageous step for the country, they are seen as a vanquished adversary.
Much has been written on militancy and Zarb-i-Azb, the sufferings of displaced persons, and the rehabilitation process that was to follow. Suffice it to say that it was the impact of years of conflict and inordinate delays in compensation that ultimately led to widespread support for the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM).
Many see the tribes as adversaries and don’t appreciate the fact that they have always and unconditionally supported government policies against militants. Despite having arms and ammunition, they never retaliated against the orders of the government. Residents of populated areas like Miramshah and Mirali vacated the area at a moment’s notice, leaving behind everything they had. Yet, somehow, people are heard saying that the army has smashed the myth that the tribes are undefeatable. Instead of honouring them for taking yet another very courageous step for the country, they are seen as a vanquished adversary.
Much has been written on militancy and Zarb-i-Azb, the sufferings of displaced persons, and the rehabilitation process that was to follow. Suffice it to say that it was the impact of years of conflict and inordinate delays in compensation that ultimately led to widespread support for the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM).