Authors: Dr. Khalid Khan and Dr. Gulawar Khan
Summary:
Dr. Khalid Khan and Dr. Gulawar Khan’s paper examines the deconstructive impact of the Global War on Terror, particularly the influence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on South Waziristan’s educational system. The study asserts that the region’s educational infrastructure suffered due to TTP’s aggressive stance against schooling. However, the paper acknowledges positive changes brought about by Pakistan’s armed forces after driving out extremist and terrorist organizations. This includes the establishment of advanced educational institutions, as well as the development of local markets, roads, and bridges. The central thesis highlights how TTP’s anti-state activities led to the destruction of the region’s educational infrastructure, prompting military intervention by the government and displacing millions to safer areas. The paper emphasizes that the only viable path forward is to implement specific plans for relocating Waziristan’s dispersed population, constructing advanced educational facilities, and addressing the populace’s concerns to prevent the recurrence of past disasters. By combining an analysis of the negative impact with the positive outcomes of military intervention, the study advocates for targeted strategies to rebuild South Waziristan’s educational system and secure the well-being of its inhabitants.