Hazara Democratic Party ہزارہ ڈیموکریٹک پارٹی | |
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| Abbreviation | HDP |
| Chairman | Abdul Khaliq Hazara |
| Founder | Hussain Ali Yousafi |
| Founded | 2003; 22 years ago (2003) |
| Headquarters | Quetta |
| Student wing | Hazara Student Federation |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism Social democracy Hazara nationalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| National affiliation | Tehreek Tahafuz Ayin |
| International affiliation | Socialist International Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization Progressive Alliance |
| Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | 0 / 65 |
| Election symbol | |
Moon (مافـتی) | |
| Party flag | |
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| Website | |
| http://www.hdp.org.pk | |
TheHazara Democratic Party (HDP) (Urdu: ہزارہ ڈیموکریٹک پارٹی): is a political party of theHazara people in Pakistan. It is mainly active inQuetta city, where up to half a millionHazara currently reside.
In September 2002, the political worker, scholar and otherHazara tribesmen worked together to form a political platform for theHazaras ofPakistan which will serve the nation for their rights and justice. After 20 separate meetings with political workers and tribesman, on July 1, 2003, they announced a national and political Party with the name ofHazara Democratic Party (هزاره ڈیموکریٹک پارٹی).
Before the formation of the Hazara Democratic Party (HDP), Hazara people inBalochistan, concentrated in Quetta, Khuzdar, Zhob, Loralai, and Dera Murad Jamali, lacked a formal political representation and had limited involvement in provincial and national politics. The HDP was established to empower the Hazara community politically and safeguard their interests. Additionally, the party includes a women's wing with nine units, actively promoting female participation across all levels of socio-political life. The HDP identifies as a liberal and democratic party, advocating strongly for equal opportunities for women in national affairs.
Hussain Ali Yousafi, who was elected as a chairman of the Hazara Democratic Party on 26 September 2008, was shot dead by the bannedLashkar-e-Jhangvi, ADeobandi extremist group in the Pakistani city ofQuetta on 26 January 2009.[1][2] The death of Yousafi was shocking not only for Hazaras but also for Pakistan and was condemned by the nation's leaders.[3] Hussain Ali Yousafi was working for peace and humanity and his assassination sparked worldwide protests.
Mr. Abdul Aziz Hazara who was elected as a major office-bearer at Hazara Democratic Party on 25 October 2010 was shot dead together with his youngest son Naveed Ullah (son) by the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi andTehreek-e-Taliban Deobandi extremist group in Afghanistan, in the city ofGhazni. The death of Abdul Aziz Hazara was shocking not only for Hazaras but also for Pakistan and was condemned worldwide.
In the beginning of 2012, HDP started spreading word that they would arrange demonstrations against killings ofHazara people inQuetta andAfghanistan. These demonstrations were held globally by the various Hazara diasporas residing in those different countries.
| Cabinate | Holder Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Abdul Khaliq Hazara |
| First Vice Chairman | Mirza Hussain Hazara |
| Second Vice Chairman | Azizullah Hazara |
| General Secretary | Ahmed Ali Kohzad |
| Deputy Secretary | Younas Changezi |
| Economic Secretary | Mohammad Raza Hazara |
| Information secretary | Qadir Nayal |
| Organizing Secretary | Ghulam Raza |
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