Different people at different occasions have mentioned that in NWFP AND AFGHANISTAN there is no concept of snatching, burglary or theft.
Let’s consider few possible explanations:
1: People living in such areas follow traditional system of Jirga, a Council of local elders and respected people for dispute resolution. Decision making by Jirga is swift and is based upon judgment by majority. These people are from the area so they are in a better position to analyze the crime scene and the accused. There is no need to hire Lawyers with high fee so justice is in reach to the poor.
2: There is no concept of license for keeping weapons due to which anyone would be cautious while entering into someone’s house as almost everybody keeps a weapon and knows how to use it without dependence on any law enforcing authority.
3:People living in Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtounkhuah(formally NWFP) don’t have to spend much on construction(Local terrain does not allow much to build up),There is not much established garments industry so self stitched cloths don’t leave much margin for comparison and status display.
4: There is little concept of Job and most of the people make their living through trade and its related activities due to which unemployment is low.
Whereas in Pakistan everything is opposite
Even though the above mentioned life style has survived in hilly areas and thinly populated territories but at least we should reconsider requirement of license for keeping firearms. I personally feel that anyone having an I.D card should be allowed to keep a weapon If not than at least issuance of license should be resumed and made simple.
Note: Apparently police in Gujranwala and Sialkot has adopted the same philosophy and is encouraging people not to rely on Police support.
