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Sectarianism in Pakistan: A Statistical Analysis of Problems of Shia Hazara Community of Quetta

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  • Gulshan Majeed

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Pakistan was created on the name of religion and it was perceived by the leaders that religion would prove a binding factor among various ethnic and religious identities of Pakistan but it could not happen because religion was not implemented in its true sense. The phenomenon of sectarianism emerged as a significant issue specifically during the decade of 1980s in the era of General Zia because of Islamization process. Quetta, the city of Balochistan has largest Shia Hazara community and this community has become victim of Suicide attacks, bomb blasts and terrorist acts. This community feels itself highly insecure in Quetta. Researcher has conducted research on this sensitive issue of sectarian violence against Shia Hazara community of Quetta by using primary and secondary sources to collect data. This study will highlight actual grievances of this community and provide guidance to the policy makers to understand the real concerns of this community.&

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  • Gulshan Majeed, 2020. "Sectarianism in Pakistan: A Statistical Analysis of Problems of Shia Hazara Community of Quetta," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 6(4), pages 1611-1620, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:6:y:2020:i:4:p:1611-1620
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v6i4.1526
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