Trends - Violence against Shias

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE IN PAKISTAN

For more than seven decades, Pakistan and Pakistanis have harboured a unique ability to discriminate against people on every possible metric.

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 10:25pm

GB unrest

To prevent the misuse of blasphemy laws and the violence this begets, the recent amendments need to be rethought.

Updated 05 Sep, 2023 08:49am

2 Hazara tourists from Quetta killed in blast in Balochistan's Ziarat

The deceased belonged to the Hazara community of Quetta and were part of a group that was visiting Ziarat: sources.

Published 08 Jun, 2019 12:02am

Quetta's Hazaras fear for their lives in besieged 'ghettos'

"We know that we are passing through a killing field. But we have to earn a living for our families."

Published 13 May, 2019 11:07am

The gap between the Hazaras and other communities is now wider than it has ever been

A state loyal to its citizenry would take much less to understand that Hazaras will only be safe when everybody is safe.

Published 22 Apr, 2019 09:49am

The roots of all forms of extremist violence lie in the state’s acts of omission or commission

Can the state be absolved of crime by negligence?

Published 18 Apr, 2019 09:50am

Hazara protesters want PM Khan to visit victims' families

Many points of NAP not being implemented, say protesters as sit-in continues for another day.

Updated 15 Apr, 2019 09:24am

Hazaras continue Quetta sit-in for third day; CTD team set up to investigate Hazarganji attack

Body parts of suspected suicide attacker sent to Punjab Forensic Science Agency for DNA testing, says DIG Cheema.

Updated 15 Apr, 2019 08:33am

We can't fight the sectarian supremacist mindset while singing the ballad of banned outfits

Hazaras are killed because they are Shia. We know because their killers say so.

Published 14 Apr, 2019 11:20am

Hazara protesters refuse to end Quetta sit-in amid Centre’s assurances

Militant Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide attack, releases bomber’s photo.

Updated 14 Apr, 2019 07:59am

20 killed, 48 injured in attack targeting Hazara community in Quetta

Attack claims lives of 9 members of Hazara community, one FC soldier; PM condemns "terrorist attack" and seeks inquiry.

Updated 12 Apr, 2019 04:04pm

Hazara massacre

The recent hunger strike in Quetta by Hazara women emphasised the daily horrors the community faces.

Updated 05 May, 2018 11:24am

Govt talks with Hazara protesters inconclusive

Protesters demand army chief visit sit-in, hunger strike camps amid assurances of protection

Updated 01 May, 2018 01:28pm

2 Hazara men shot dead in fourth 'targeted' attack this month in Quetta

Unidentified assailants open fire at an electronics shop in the city, escape unhurt after attack.

Updated 28 Apr, 2018 07:48pm

Hazara shopkeeper gunned down in Quetta

DIG says the incident appears to have been a targeted killing.

Updated 18 Apr, 2018 05:36pm

Hazara man shot dead, another injured in Quetta attack

"This appears to be an act of targeted killing," says police officer.

Updated 01 Apr, 2018 04:28pm

WHERE SHOULD HAZARAS GO?

The Hazaras continue to be under relentless assault in Pakistan but face danger even after fleeing as refugees.

Updated 22 Oct, 2017 01:27pm

3 Hazaras among 5 shot dead on Quetta's Kasi road

Armed motorcyclists open fire at vehicle killing three members of Shia Hazara community, two members of Shia community.

Updated 09 Oct, 2017 02:56pm

Civil-military huddle reviews Muharram security arrangements for Karachi

Security establishments asked to coordinate with each other to ensure peace in Karachi.

Published 19 Sep, 2017 09:01pm

Two suspected LeJ target killers arrested in Karachi ahead of Muharram: CTD

CTD says the men 'confessed' to planning ore sectarian target killings during the month of Muharram.

Updated 19 Sep, 2017 06:57pm

Three Hazaras among four shot dead in Quetta

Two other people were injured when gunmen opened fire in the busy Kuchlak area.

Updated 10 Sep, 2017 10:26pm

Parachinar sit-in called off after Bajwa’s visit

COAS orders removal of FC commandant, says local facilitators of terrorists will be tried in military courts.

Updated 01 Jul, 2017 07:31am

Parachinar families spurn PM’s compensation offer

Say amount not on a par with that paid to victims of other tragedies; electronic media not allowed to cover sit-in.

Updated 30 Jun, 2017 08:36am

Tribal elders reject PM's compensation package for Parachinar bombing victims

Rs1mn were announced for heirs of each victim and Rs500,000 for each individual injured in the twin blasts.

Updated 29 Jun, 2017 02:09pm