The 48th radio program as part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) was aired on December 21, 2018, on the theme of “Roles and Responsibilities of Youth in Tribal Districts”.
The first guest on show, Mr. Saeed Safi, a youth activist, noted, “History shows us that no revolution or movement in the world has ever succeeded without an active role of youth. It is also evident from the lasting struggle of youth from the tribal districts where they made tremendous contributions in achieving the much awaited integration of former FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”. He further elaborated that the struggle is far from over and the youth has now braced itself to translate the peace process into a lasting success. The youth in tribal districts is actively working to educate the tribesmen on the rights and other provisions – enshrined in the constitution – available to them post KP-FATA merger. There are almost 26 active youth organizations in the tribal districts and it’s heartening to see many young tribal girls as part of the movement.
The guest on phone, Mr. Inayat Ullah Salarzai, another youth activist from tribal districts underlined that with an active and productive role of youth, every country can make progress. The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam had clearly stressed upon the role of youth for a bright and prosperous future of Pakistan. Like the rest of the country, the youth in the tribal region has a huge potential, they just need opportunities to grow, channelize their talent and energies for the rapid development of the tribal districts and show a positive image of the region i.e. they are not terrorists and like progress, development and social integration. The state and the political leaders should provide a conducive environment to these youth leaders to help them explore their potential.
“The future belongs to youth and there is a huge onus on them to work harder for a better tomorrow”, said Ms. Haya Khan, an advocate, in the radio report.
About Ulasi Taroon
Ulasi Taroon is a counter radicalization initiative of Center for Research and Security Studies that aims to address the radicalization challenges, extremist ideologies and foster social cohesion through a discourse anchored in the core constitutional values which are fundamentally essential prerequisites for social peace and harmony. The endeavor aims to cultivate and sensitize the people of KP in the core values in the Pakistani constitution and our social contract. It’s an attempt to highlight the criticality of abiding by these ideals – such as adherence to rule of law, primacy and sanctity of constitution, equal citizenry, responsible citizenship, respect for fundamental human rights, tolerance for diversity and different opinions, inclusive democracy and good governance – as a measure of fostering social cohesion and peaceful co-existence.