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Karate is increasingly being practised by Hazara women living in Pakistan, with hundreds adopting it for protection and self-improvement.

Despite the predominantly Shia Muslim Hazara community being the city of Quetta's largest demographic, ongoing sectarian violence sees it inhabiting cordoned off enclaves, with checkpoints and guards to protect them.

Hazara women routinely have to contend with male groping as targets of sexual harassment in Quetta's bustling streets, bazaars and transport services.

The inner strength Nargis Batool gains from practising karate provides her with a counterpoint to endure the local violence.

Karate is flourishing in the region, with 4,000 students sustaining 25 clubs and the lion's share of the two main academies being women.

The sport also presents Hazara women the opportunity to earn by competing in karate tournaments, spurred on by the examples of Nargis Hazara and Kulsoon Hazara.

These national champions have gone on to win international recognition.

Generational change is slowly widening women's participation in sports in Pakistan, where it remains an exception.

Instructor Fida Hussain Kazmi believes this is down to the gains karate offers.

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