By Our Correspondent
Published: April 3, 2012
QUETTA: Two persons were shot dead by unknown assailants on Macangi road in Quetta on Monday.
According to sources, unknown assailants armed with sophisticated weapons barged into a medical and a shoe store on Mecangi road and opened fire at the people present there. The victims received fatal gun shot wounds in the head and chest, and died on the spot.
The assailants managed to escape on a motorbike after committing the crime.
Their bodies were shifted to Provincial Sandeman Hospital for autopsy where one of the bodies was identified as Akbar Ali, resident of Alamdar road, an area dominated by Hazara community.
The identity of another body could not be ascertained.
A heavy contingent of police reached the spot soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. “It could be an incident of sectarian targeted killing as both the victims were Shia Muslims and belonged to Hazara community,” an official said.
It is the fourth incident of sectarian targeted killings during the past couple of days in which up to 15 people have fallen victim so far.
Express Tribune
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Pakistan's Hazara Women Fight Killings With Bangles
By RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal
April 03, 2012
QUETTA, Pakistan -- In the face of what seems to be increasing targeted killings, Hazara women in Pakistan's western Balochistan Province are fighting back with a mix of guilt and tradition.
During a rally in the regional capital on April 2, dozens threw their bangles, bracelet-like traditional ornaments connected closely with a woman's honor, at the gates of the government building.
It was a simple act, but one that was highly symbolic of the shame they feel toward the government in Quetta and its inability to protect them.
The women, clad in traditional dress, condemned the authorities' inaction when it comes to attacks on Hazaras.
The organizer of the protest, the Hazara Democratic Party, says members of the Shi'ite minority have been increasingly subjected to targeted killings in the past decade.
Dozens of Hazaras have been killed in attacks attributed to extremist groups, including Lashkar-e Jangi and local Taliban militants. In late March, five Hazaras were killed in the outskirts of Quetta.
Nazanin Zaman, leader of the party's women's wing, said officials and law enforcement agencies have failed to address the issue.
"People are being killed in large numbers but no action is being taken," Zaman said.
The women demanded the authorities take measures to stop sectarian killings and to provide security for Hazaras.
Balochistan is home to some 100,000 Hazaras, many of them impoverished laborers.
Written by Farangis Najibullah, based on reporting by RFE/RL Radio Mashaal correspondent Khudai Noor Naser in Quetta
Radio Free Europe
April 03, 2012
QUETTA, Pakistan -- In the face of what seems to be increasing targeted killings, Hazara women in Pakistan's western Balochistan Province are fighting back with a mix of guilt and tradition.
During a rally in the regional capital on April 2, dozens threw their bangles, bracelet-like traditional ornaments connected closely with a woman's honor, at the gates of the government building.
It was a simple act, but one that was highly symbolic of the shame they feel toward the government in Quetta and its inability to protect them.
The women, clad in traditional dress, condemned the authorities' inaction when it comes to attacks on Hazaras.
The organizer of the protest, the Hazara Democratic Party, says members of the Shi'ite minority have been increasingly subjected to targeted killings in the past decade.
Dozens of Hazaras have been killed in attacks attributed to extremist groups, including Lashkar-e Jangi and local Taliban militants. In late March, five Hazaras were killed in the outskirts of Quetta.
Nazanin Zaman, leader of the party's women's wing, said officials and law enforcement agencies have failed to address the issue.
"People are being killed in large numbers but no action is being taken," Zaman said.
The women demanded the authorities take measures to stop sectarian killings and to provide security for Hazaras.
Balochistan is home to some 100,000 Hazaras, many of them impoverished laborers.
Written by Farangis Najibullah, based on reporting by RFE/RL Radio Mashaal correspondent Khudai Noor Naser in Quetta
Radio Free Europe
Razia Sher Khan; An emerging, female athlete star from Karachi
"Hazara starlet Razia Sher Khan clinched 5 gold and 2 bronze medals in Sindh Games 2012. On the last day of the race she covered 100metre distance in just 14.78 seconds taking her medal numbers to 7 in total. She also proved to be the best athlete of the of the event.
“I can’t be more proud of myself,” Razia told The Express Tribune. “With all the poor conditions and extremely hot weather here I managed to win the most medals among all the men and women here.
“Our whole Karachi contingent has just been outstanding and we proved that we can win gold medals in all sorts of conditions. Now other cities can’t really complain that we are the privileged one.”
Whole Hazara Nation in genereal and Hazaras in Karachi in particular congratulate Razia Sher Khan for her stunning performance and great acheivement."....Hazaras in Karachi
"MIRPUR KHAS: Karachi continued their domination of the Sindh Games, clinching the 15th edition of the event for their 12th overall title.
Karachi ended with a total of 94 gold medals, beating Hyderabad into second place who won 42, while Sukkur finished third with a modest tally of 15 gold medals.
On the last day of the event, Karachi’s Razia Sher Khan clinched gold in the women’s 100-metre (m) race, while Riaz Khan emerged as the winner in the men’s race.
Razia covered the distance in just 14.78 seconds and Riaz bagged the gold medal after clocking a time of 11.31 seconds.
Razia also proved to be the best athlete of the event, winning five gold and two bronze medals in the 220m, 400m, long jump and 400m relay races.
“I can’t be more proud of myself,” Razia told The Express Tribune. “With all the poor conditions and extremely hot weather here I managed to win the most medals among all the men and women here.
“Our whole Karachi contingent has just been outstanding and we proved that we can win gold medals in all sorts of conditions. Now other cities can’t really complain that we are the privileged one.”....... Express Tribune
“I can’t be more proud of myself,” Razia told The Express Tribune. “With all the poor conditions and extremely hot weather here I managed to win the most medals among all the men and women here.
“Our whole Karachi contingent has just been outstanding and we proved that we can win gold medals in all sorts of conditions. Now other cities can’t really complain that we are the privileged one.”
Whole Hazara Nation in genereal and Hazaras in Karachi in particular congratulate Razia Sher Khan for her stunning performance and great acheivement."....Hazaras in Karachi
"MIRPUR KHAS: Karachi continued their domination of the Sindh Games, clinching the 15th edition of the event for their 12th overall title.
Karachi ended with a total of 94 gold medals, beating Hyderabad into second place who won 42, while Sukkur finished third with a modest tally of 15 gold medals.
On the last day of the event, Karachi’s Razia Sher Khan clinched gold in the women’s 100-metre (m) race, while Riaz Khan emerged as the winner in the men’s race.
Razia covered the distance in just 14.78 seconds and Riaz bagged the gold medal after clocking a time of 11.31 seconds.
Razia also proved to be the best athlete of the event, winning five gold and two bronze medals in the 220m, 400m, long jump and 400m relay races.
“I can’t be more proud of myself,” Razia told The Express Tribune. “With all the poor conditions and extremely hot weather here I managed to win the most medals among all the men and women here.
“Our whole Karachi contingent has just been outstanding and we proved that we can win gold medals in all sorts of conditions. Now other cities can’t really complain that we are the privileged one.”....... Express Tribune
Monday, April 2, 2012
Hazara women protest against targeted killing of community members
By Our Correspondent
Published: April 2, 2012
QUETTA: Women belonging to Hazara community staged a protest outside the Balochistan Assembly against government and law enforcement agencies’ inaction towards incidents of targeted killings in Quetta.
The protest demonstration was organised by Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) particularly against the target killing incident on Spinney Road on March 29, 2012, which left five people dead, including a woman belonging to the Hazara Community.
“We are compelled to come out from our houses due to all the injustices done to our people. Hazara tribe has been subjected to targeted killings and other acts of terrorism for the past decade,” said Nazneen Zaman, President HDP women wing. “Peace would prevail if government and its functionaries perform their constitutional duties with responsibility,” she said.
The protesting women said that the Hazara tribe members cannot travel due to prevailing insecurity and increasing number of attacks against them.
They called upon Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, particularly targeted killings of Hazara people on sectarian basis.
“We have pinned all our hope on Chief Justice of Pakistan that he will provide us with justice,” a protestor told The Express Tribune.
Published: April 2, 2012
QUETTA: Women belonging to Hazara community staged a protest outside the Balochistan Assembly against government and law enforcement agencies’ inaction towards incidents of targeted killings in Quetta.
The protest demonstration was organised by Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) particularly against the target killing incident on Spinney Road on March 29, 2012, which left five people dead, including a woman belonging to the Hazara Community.
“We are compelled to come out from our houses due to all the injustices done to our people. Hazara tribe has been subjected to targeted killings and other acts of terrorism for the past decade,” said Nazneen Zaman, President HDP women wing. “Peace would prevail if government and its functionaries perform their constitutional duties with responsibility,” she said.
The protesting women said that the Hazara tribe members cannot travel due to prevailing insecurity and increasing number of attacks against them.
They called upon Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, particularly targeted killings of Hazara people on sectarian basis.
“We have pinned all our hope on Chief Justice of Pakistan that he will provide us with justice,” a protestor told The Express Tribune.
کوئٹہ: ٹارگٹ کلنگ کیخلاف ہزارہ ڈیمو کریٹک پارٹی کی خواتین کا مظاہرہ
کوئٹہ … کوئٹہ میں اسپنی روڈ اور دیگر مختلف واقعات میں ہزارہ قبیلے سے تعلق رکھنے والے افراد کی ٹارگٹ کلنگ کے خلاف ہزارہ ڈیموکریٹک پارٹی کے زیراہتمام خواتین نے احتجاجی مظاہرہ کیا ۔ بلوچستان اسمبلی کے باہر کئے گئے احتجاجی مظاہرے میں خواتین نے پلے کارڈز اور بینرزکے علاوہ چوڑیاں بھی اٹھائی ہوئی تھیں۔ انہوں نے ہزارہ برادری سے تعلق رکھنے والے افراد کی ٹارگٹ کلنگ کے خلاف شدید نعرے بازی کی اور اس موقع پر خواتین نے بڑی تعداد میں چوڑیاں اسمبلی کے باہر پھینکیں اور گیٹ کے پاس باندھ بھی دیں۔ ان کا مطالبہ تھا کہ ہزارہ قوم کی ٹارگٹ کلنگ بند کراوٴ، ان کا یہ بھی کہنا تھا کہ اگر حکومت انہیں تحفظ فراہم نہیں کرسکتی تو یہ چوڑیاں ان کیلئے تحفہ ہیں۔ انہوں یہ بھی کہا کہ پہلے تو صرف ہزارہ برادری کے مردوں کو ٹارگٹ کیا جاتا تھا اب خواتین کو بھی نشانہ بنایا جارہا ہے۔
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Invitation Letter
May we warmly appreciate and encourage Mr. Sam Janis ,a Consultant from US along with the entire team of Mjor Nadir Ali , a prominent Hazara Social activist, for the compilation of International report on Hazara Target Killings in Quetta and publish it in the form of a book. May we also inform all Hazaras and the rest of nations that a bill ,on the same issue is going to be presented and discussed in American Senate. Their efforts, survey must be acknowledged and applauded in all respect.
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