Pakistanis in Iran
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Total population | |
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(11,000[1]) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Tehran, Mashhad | |
Languages | |
Urdu · Saraiki · Punjabi · Balochi · Persian | |
Religion | |
Islam |
Pakistanis in Iran consist of expatriates from Pakistan living in Iran, as well as locally born people with ancestral roots in Pakistan. According to the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, their population is estimated at 11,000 in 2004-2005.[2] While many tend to be students, there are a number of white-collar professionals employed in various jobs. The majority of the population is centred on Tehran. A sizeable Baloch population exists.
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References
- ↑ File:Pakistani Diaspora.svg Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Overseas Pakistanis Foundation 2004-2005 Yearbook pg 31 Retrieved 7 September 2010.