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Mehr Abad is an inner eastern suburb of Quetta
, Balochistan
, located next to City. The majority of the population is Hazara people. This place is the birth place of many Hazara political, social, military, writers, sports personalities of Quetta
city.
in the following phases:
, the first Hazaras came to Quetta
to seek employment in British
-run companies under the Raj. They are thought to have worked on the building of roads and the Bolan Pass railway as well as enlisting in the British army
of India
. At that time, there could have been no more than a few hundred Hazaras in Balochistan
. From 1891-1901: The subjugation of Hazarajat
by Abdul Rahman, between 1891 and 1893, triggered a mass exodus of Hazaras to Turkistan
, Khorasan and Balochistan
.
returned to normal under Habibullah
(1901-1919), the son of Abdur Rahman
. He offered amnesty to the Hazaras but this proved to be of little help in improving the lot of the Hazara community in Afghanistan
. In 1904, the 106th Hazara Pioneers
, a separate regiment for the Hazaras formed by the British, offered greater careers prospects, social recognition and economic success.
was disbanded in 1933. Deprived of this social and professional outlet, Hazaras went to settle in Quetta between the 1930s and 1960s, although the process of migration never completely dried up.
in search of work. Between 1973 and 1978, tensions over the Pushtunistan issue between the Daud government and Pakistan were an additional factor in the Hazara migration. After 1978: Following the Communist coup in April 1978 and the Soviet Union intervention in December 1979, the migratory movement assumed hitherto unprecedented dimensions.
, who is an ethnic Hazara. A list of educational institutes is provided below but not limited.
Quetta
is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the...
, Balochistan
Balochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
, located next to City. The majority of the population is Hazara people. This place is the birth place of many Hazara political, social, military, writers, sports personalities of Quetta
Quetta
is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the...
city.
History of Hazaras Establishment in Balochistan
In his seminal book ‘War and Migration’, Alessandro Monsutti classifies the Hazara migration to BalochistanBalochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
in the following phases:
From 1878-1891:
Following the second Anglo-Afghan warSecond Anglo-Afghan War
The Second Anglo-Afghan War was fought between the United Kingdom and Afghanistan from 1878 to 1880, when the nation was ruled by Sher Ali Khan of the Barakzai dynasty, the son of former Emir Dost Mohammad Khan. This was the second time British India invaded Afghanistan. The war ended in a manner...
, the first Hazaras came to Quetta
Quetta
is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the...
to seek employment in British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-run companies under the Raj. They are thought to have worked on the building of roads and the Bolan Pass railway as well as enlisting in the British army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. At that time, there could have been no more than a few hundred Hazaras in Balochistan
Balochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
. From 1891-1901: The subjugation of Hazarajat
Hazarajat
The Hazarajat is the original homeland of the Hazara people, and lies in the central highlands of Afghanistan, among the Koh-i-Baba mountains and the western extremities of the Hindu Kush. Its physical boundaries, however, are roughly marked by the Bamiyan Basin to the north, the headwaters of...
by Abdul Rahman, between 1891 and 1893, triggered a mass exodus of Hazaras to Turkistan
Türkistan
*Türkistan is the local name for Turkestan, a region of Central Asia.*Türkistan, Kazakhstan is a historic city and place of pilgrimage in southern Kazakhstan...
, Khorasan and Balochistan
Balochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
.
From 1901 to 1933:
The situation in AfghanistanAfghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
returned to normal under Habibullah
Habibullah
Mullah Habibullah was an Afghan who died while in US custody on December 4, 2002.His death was one of those classed as a homicide, though the initial military statement described his death as due to natural causes.Habibullah's brother was a Taliban leader....
(1901-1919), the son of Abdur Rahman
Abdur Rahman
Abdur Rahman is a male Muslim given name, and in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words Abd, al- and Rahman. The name means "servant of the most gracious", ar-Rahman being one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names.The letter a of the...
. He offered amnesty to the Hazaras but this proved to be of little help in improving the lot of the Hazara community in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
. In 1904, the 106th Hazara Pioneers
106th Hazara Pioneers
The 106th Hazara Pioneers was a pioneer infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. They were formed in 1904 at Quetta from Harara refugees. They were disbanded in 1933.-Establishment:...
, a separate regiment for the Hazaras formed by the British, offered greater careers prospects, social recognition and economic success.
From 1933-1971:
The regiment of Hazara Pioneers106th Hazara Pioneers
The 106th Hazara Pioneers was a pioneer infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. They were formed in 1904 at Quetta from Harara refugees. They were disbanded in 1933.-Establishment:...
was disbanded in 1933. Deprived of this social and professional outlet, Hazaras went to settle in Quetta between the 1930s and 1960s, although the process of migration never completely dried up.
From 1971-1978:
Following the 1971 drought, Hazaras then settled in Quetta or went to IranIran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
in search of work. Between 1973 and 1978, tensions over the Pushtunistan issue between the Daud government and Pakistan were an additional factor in the Hazara migration. After 1978: Following the Communist coup in April 1978 and the Soviet Union intervention in December 1979, the migratory movement assumed hitherto unprecedented dimensions.
Main areas
Mehr Abad is the largest inhabiting community of Hazaras in Pakistan. A list of main areas are listed below but not limited.- Talau Khushk
- Darray Ajai
- Darray Kakai Jani
- Fatimia
- Abbasia
- Sanai Abad (Darbesh Abad)
- Hyderi
- Nichari
- Syed Abad
- Momin Abad
- Nasir Abad
- Sola Acre (16 Acre Hazara Housing Society)
- Nasir Abad
- Haji Abad
- Nowabad
- Hussain Abad (Rehmatull Road)
Educational Institutes
Education has been always favorite of Hazara, Therefore, quality educational institutes are easily found. The current minister for Quality Education is Jan Ali ChangeziJan Ali Changezi
Jan Ali Changezi an ethnic Hazara who is the current Minister for Quality Education in Balochistan, Pakistan.-Reference:...
, who is an ethnic Hazara. A list of educational institutes is provided below but not limited.
- General Mohammad Musa KhanMusa KhanGeneral Muhammad Musa Khan Hazara H.Pk., HJ, HQA, MBE, IDC, psc , was the Commander in Chief of Pakistan's Army. He succeeded Field Marshal Ayub Khan, who assumed the Presidency of Pakistan.-Early Life and Military Career:...
Hazara Inter College - Sardar Essa Girls High School
- Yazdan khan High School
- Hazara Society Boys High School
- Tameer Nasle Nau High School Alamdar Road Quetta.
- Maj. Nadir School of Management Sciences
- Pak Oxford Professionals Centre for English Language and Computer Science Alamdar Road, Milo Shaheed Chowk, Quetta
- The Learners Academy, Alamdar Road, Milo Shaheed Chowk, Quetta
- Sardar Hassan Musa Girls College
- Nai Roshni midium,High school
- Ummat Public School
- Dawn Ideal Public School
See also
- Hazara TownHazara townHazara Town is a lower- to middle-income area on the west of Quetta city with a population of up to 70,000, of which an approximately one-third are Hazara with minority Baloch and Pathan tribe on south of Hazara town. Hazara Town begins from Brewery Road near Bolan Medical College and continue to...
- Hazara people
- Hazaragi languageHazaragi languageHazaragi is a dialect of the Persian language spoken by the Hazara people, most of all in an area known as the Hazarajat.- General :The primary differences between Standard Persian and Hazaragi are the accent and Hazaragi's greater array of Turkic and Mongolian loanwords...
- QuettaQuettais the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the...
- Hazara Democratic PartyHazara Democratic PartyThe Hazara Democratic Party |The Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) |The Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) |(: is a political party of Hazara tribe in Pakistan. It is the largest political party of Hazaras. They are an active Political Party in Quetta city where Hazaras make 1/3 of population.- History and...
- General Mohammad Musa Khan HazaraMusa KhanGeneral Muhammad Musa Khan Hazara H.Pk., HJ, HQA, MBE, IDC, psc , was the Commander in Chief of Pakistan's Army. He succeeded Field Marshal Ayub Khan, who assumed the Presidency of Pakistan.-Early Life and Military Career:...