EFFECTS OF MILITANCY ON EDUCATION IN TRIBAL DISTRICT SOUTH WAZIRISTAN

Abstract

Newly Merged Tribal District South Waziristan (SWTD) is considered to be the birthplace of militancy and faced massive social losses. The present study was an attempt to investigate effects of militancy on education in Newly Merged South Waziristan Tribal District (SWTD). The cross-sectional survey design was utilized and among the eight tehsils of SWTD, four Tehsils i.e. Makin, Ladha, Sararogha and Sarwakai were selected purposively. Furthermore, 8 most affected villages (2 from each Tehsil) were selected. A sample size of 366 was selected. Chi-Square Test and Binary Logistic Regression model was utilized. Inferential statistical analysis revealed that those respondents who had more “Years of schooling” reported a direct association with the education sector. The results of binary logistic regression reflected that non-migrated and more educated respondents reported more effect on the education sector.