Iranians in Pakistan
Total population | |
---|---|
10,000[1] | |
Languages | |
Persian · Balochi · English · Urdu | |
Religion | |
Shia Islam · Sunni Islam · Zoroastrianism |
There are a small number of Iranians in Pakistan, the vast majority of whom live in Karachi and Lahore. Most are students, while others are political asylum seekers, of which the latter are mostly Iranian Baloch.
Community[]
In Karachi, there are several Iranian restaurants, known as "Iranian cafes", which are run by Iranian families.[2][3] They speak Persian.
Notable people[]
Notable Pakistani people of Iranian descent include:
- Aga Khan III
- Nusrat Bhutto
- Lady Abdullah Haroon
- Muhammad Ali Shahki
- Nahid Mirza – wife of Iskander Mirza
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Baloch, Saher; Mughal, Bilal Karim (4 June 2017). "The woes of Bengalis, Burmese and Iranians of Karachi". Dawn.
- ^ "Where have the Iranian restaurants gone?". Dawn. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ Noorani, Asif (10 September 2016). "Looking back at Karachi's Irani cafe culture". Dawn. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
External links[]
Categories:
- Iranian expatriates in Pakistan
- Ethnic groups in Pakistan
- Pakistani people of Iranian descent