Identifying the Various Factors That Influence a Family's Decision to Educate Their Daughters in South Waziristan.

South Waziristan, Tribal District (Ex-FATA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a region characterized by socio-political complexity and historical strife; this study looks into the factors impacting families’ perception of girls’ education in the said area. Family dynamics, economic considerations, and societal standards are examined in this study using qualitative methodology through the use of semi-structured interviews. Despite security concerns, the study finds both facilitators and inhibitors, including economic limitations and low media exposure, as well as urban proximity and positive role models. In areas where females’ education is not prioritized, the findings help to better understand the particular situation of South Waziristan and advise plans and policies to enhance it. Policy formulation for equal access is guided by research questions that explore the influence of religion, societal norms, media, and economic position on family decisions.