Ethnic Conflict in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Study of Abaseen Movement in Hazara Division
Keywords:
Ethnic Conflict,, Hazarawal, Abaseen Division, Regional Peace, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Political Identity, Separatism, Abaseen MovementAbstract
Ethnonationalism, a political ideology rooted in shared ethnicity, culture, and historical experience, has been a driving force in shaping the socio-political landscape of many regions. In Pakistan, the Hazara region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen a growing wave of ethnonationalist sentiment, which has expedited the ethnic conflict and disturbed the regional peace, particularly in the context of the Abaseen Movement for separate division. This research examines the origins, development, and implications of ethnic conflict in this region, analyzing how socio-political marginalization, economic disparities, and state policies have fueled the demand for a separate Hazara Province and its counter-demand for Abaseen Division. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, this study examines local narratives, state responses, and historical antecedents that contribute to the Abaseen movement.
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