Sir: As the exodus of people from North Waziristan continues, the challenges the government faces regarding this issue also continue to grow. There must be strong coordination between the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Centre. Also, the local people must be taken into confidence to accommodate the tribal people. The arrangements made for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during the last operation in 2006 were far from satisfactory. Had the locals not managed the accommodation and food needs, the government arrangements could never have persuaded any of the IDPs to come to the camps. As the majority of the IDPs are coming to Bannu and Lakki Marwat, both the provincial and federal governments should concentrate mainly on these districts. Also, the local people must be encouraged, who are already assisting the whole process of relief voluntarily. As many IDPs prefer to seek asylum in villages and with their relatives, that is why a proper registration mechanism is needed. Above all, the self-respect of these honourable people should be kept in mind.Engineer Intizar KhanVia Email