Leaders of Hazara community, Sardar Saadat Ali Hazara and Qayyum Changezi, on Saturday said Australia had offered to give asylum to 2,500 Hazara families, but they have no intention to leave the country.
In an interview, Sardar Saadat said according to newspaper reports the offer was for families affected by terrorism.
He said they could not think of leaving Pakistan, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to pursue their educational career or job due to target killings.
He said the government had made some appreciable moves during the last one month as a number of terrorists have reportedly been arrested. He‚ however‚ said there was need to bring the terrorists to justice.
Hazara Qaumi Jirga Chairman Qayuum Changezi said the Hazaras were living in Quetta for over a century and their future generations would also live here. He said the Hazaras had contributed immensely in the development of Pakistan, adding that the government should take effective steps to ensure safety of their lives and property.
