VOICED : Displaced Pakistanis face battle to go home

The video discusses the displacement of families from Peshawar due to military offensives against the Taliban. It highlights the impact on tribal areas, where millions have been displaced. The video calls for the return and reconstruction of homes, emphasizing the need for cooperation and a controversial social contract that requires tribesmen to pledge allegiance to the state. The contract has sparked debate over loyalty and legal frameworks, with many feeling it is an insult to their longstanding loyalty to Pakistan.

What was the primary reason for the displacement of families from northwestern Pakistan?

• Natural disasters

• Educational purposes

• Military operations against the Taliban

• Economic opportunities

What are some of the needs expressed by the displaced families wanting to return home?

• Better healthcare facilities

• Arrangements for shelters and restoration of schools

• Improved transportation systems

• Access to international aid

What is required from residents of North Waziristan to return to their homes?

• Payment of a relocation fee

• Completion of a security training program

• Signing a social contract

• Approval from international organizations

How do some tribesmen view the social contract imposed by the authorities?

• As a beneficial agreement

• As a temporary measure

• As a necessary step for peace

• As an insult to their loyalty

What does the social contract require tribesmen to do in case militants return?

• Seek international help

• Form a militia to fight them

• Relocate to another area

• Negotiate with the militants