Pakistanis in Iran

Pakistanis in Iran
Total population
(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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ File:Pakistani Diaspora.svg Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. ↑ and also those who study in various Islamic universities in qom and mashad Overseas Pakistanis Foundation 2004-2005 Yearbook pg 31 Retrieved 7 September 2010.
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