This study investigates the changing political trends in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Analysis of the last three elections (2008, 2013, 2018) shows a substantial change in the region. The tribal structure, local traditions, power arrangement and electoral practices have changed significantly over a decade. The extension of the Political Parties Order to the region and its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stimulated political activities in the area that increased the political awareness of tribal people. The results of the 2013 and 2018 elections highlight the changes. Electoral activities, women participation and voter turnout increased with every election. Tribal youth joined existing political forums to demand their democratic rights. A significant percentage of the young, educated Pashtuns joined the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement in its demand for improved governance.

本研究调查了巴基斯坦以前联邦直辖部落地区不断变化的政治趋势。对过去三届选举（2008 年、2013 年、2018 年）的分析显示该地区发生了重大变化。十多年来，部落结构、地方传统、权力安排和选举做法发生了重大变化。政党令扩展到该地区并与开伯尔普赫图赫瓦合并，刺激了该地区的政治活动，提高了部落人民的政治意识。2013 年和 2018 年的选举结果凸显了这些变化。每次选举都增加了选举活动、妇女参与和选民投票率。部落青年加入现有的政治论坛，要求他们的民主权利。很大一部分的年轻人，