FATA Research Centre has been conducting regular seminars on various themes to promote peace and development in tribal areas. The title of February seminar was ” Role of Media in Peace and Development: Issues and Challenges.” The seminar was attended by 27 participants including political leaders, civil society representatives, political analysts, journalists, and academicians. The aims of the seminar were
. To understand the present state of media in tribal areas, issues and challenges that media person faces in FATA.
. To deliberate on how media can encourage the political process including promotion of democracy, human rights, overall development and countering extremism in FATA.