The new name of FATA is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
FATA, which stands for Federally Administered Tribal Areas, was a semi-autonomous region in Pakistan. It was dissolved in 2018 and merged with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This merger was intended to bring the tribal areas into the mainstream of Pakistan's political and legal system.
Key Points:
- FATA was a collection of seven tribal agencies and six frontier regions.
- The merger was a significant political and administrative change in Pakistan.
- It aimed to improve governance, security, and development in the tribal areas.
- The new name, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is the same as the province it was merged with.
Practical Insights:
- The merger has led to the implementation of Pakistani laws and regulations in the former FATA region.
- It has also brought new opportunities for development and investment in the area.
- The merger is a complex process with both challenges and opportunities.
