Staff Report

LAHORE: The federal government has decided to appoint women in Levies Force in the country’s tribal areas.

The appointment of women in the force will begin from Mohmand Agency.

Speaking to media in Peshawar, FATA Secretary Security Tariq Hayat said that ladies were not being inducted in formal force. However, they would assist their mean colleagues in body searching of women suspects.

Human Right activists welcomed the plan and termed it a positive step towards empowerment of women in the tribal areas.

Applications have also been sought for appointment of ladies personnel by the Political Administration. SAMAA