Abstract

This paper suggests governance reforms in FATA to help public officials and political leaders to institute appropriate administrative structures and proficient governing policies. It brings out constraints and challenges of governance in tribal areas; where people have been suffering from violence. Several themes are expounded; which cut across linkages among government legitimacy; effectiveness; security; formal and informal governance systems in the terror-hit areas. Government of Pakistan needs to formulate and blend policies based on nationally and locally shared values. This paper recommends critical choices and public policy options which would lead to good governance and hence peace and stability in the area.