Pakistanis in Nepal
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| Urdu · Nepali | |
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| Islam |
Pakistanis in Nepal are people originating from Pakistan who reside in Nepal. There is a very small Pakistani community in the country, mainly based in Kathmandu.
History
Many Nepali Muslim communities trace their origins to different parts of South Asia, including North India and Pakistan.[1] These communities are heterogeneous and are mainly concentrated in the Terai region, which is home to the majority of Nepal's Muslim population. Among the earliest migrants were the Kashmiri Muslims, who arrived a few centuries ago and settled in Kathmandu. The Kashmiris were involved in different occupations, such as scribes to correspond with the Delhi Sultanate, as well as being traders, retailers, courtiers and entertainers. They speak Urdu and Nepali, with some also fluent in Newari. They are involved in business, with some joining the government service or politics.[2]
There are some Pathan descendants who are found in the Kathmandu Valley. They are divided into family subdivisions and trace their Pashtun ancestry through the patrilineal line, hence family names are inherited paternally. Other Muslim groups in Nepal which are also found in Pakistan include the Mughals, Sayyids, Shaikhs, Mallaah, Ashrafs Rajputs.[1]
Demographics
As of 2015, the Pakistani community in Nepal numbered around a few hundred and was concentrated in and around the capital city of Kathmandu.[3] Earlier in 2004 and 2012, the community was much smaller.[4][5] Most Pakistanis tend to be businesspeople, officials, workers, volunteers or visitors.[1] In addition, there are some Pakistanis working as diplomatic staff at the Pakistani embassy, residing in Nepal along with their families.[3][6] The expatriates hailed from different parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.[3] During the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, most Pakistani nationals were evacuated from the country by Pakistani relief teams in coordination with the embassy.[3][6][7][8]
Organisations
The Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu provides consular services and assistance to all Pakistani citizens in Nepal.[9][10]
Notable people
- Saneeya Hussain, journalist and environmentalist.[11]
See also
References
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