A Study of the Relation Between Tribal Identity and National Identity in Tribal Areas in Pakistan

In the northwest of Pakistani tribe area,tribal identity has been there for a long time,which makes a great challenge to the identity of Pakistan.The traditional tribal system in Pakistani tribe area and the political development course after Pakistani independence is the main cause for the enhancement of tribal identity and weakening of the national identity.It is argued in this paper that a constructive interaction between tribal identity and national identity will do good for the development of the national identity in Pakistan.