Indians in Pakistan

Indians in Pakistan
Total population
16,501 (Indian citizens; 2015)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Karachi[2] · Lahore · Islamabad
Languages
Urdu · Hindi · Punjabi · Gujarati • others
Religion
Islam · Hinduism[3] · Sikhism[4]
Related ethnic groups
Indian diaspora

Indians in Pakistan include Indian citizens residing, working or studying as expatriates in Pakistan, Indian emigrants to Pakistan (post-independence era), Indian spouses married to Pakistanis, as well as Indians who have become naturalised Pakistani citizens and other people of Indian origin in Pakistan.[5]

History

Due to Pakistan and India being neighbours, there has been a history of immigration occurring between the two countries.[6] Between 1979 and 1981, there were estimated to be roughly 18,302 Indians who were overstaying illegally in Pakistan.[7] According to Pakistani government figures in 1995, there were believed to be thousands of Indian immigrants living in Karachi, many of whom were homeless.[2]

In 2005, the Indian government acknowledged that there were 1348 Indians in Pakistani jails, which included civilians, fishermen, convicted criminals and prisoners of war.[8] India has alleged that Indian underworld don Dawood Ibrahim resides in Karachi, although this claim has been rejected by Pakistan.[9] In 2008, the Indian foreign ministry advised its citizens to avoid travel to Pakistan after several Indian nationals in Pakistan were arrested and "accused of being terrorists" in connection to a blast in Lahore.[10][11] In 2011, David Headley alleged that there were some Indians living in Karachi who were willing to carry out attacks against India.[12] As of 2013, there were 1184 Indians serving sentences in Pakistani jails.[13]

Children of Indian diplomats usually study at schools such as the International School of Islamabad.[14]

According to Pakistan's Ministry of Interior, there were 16,501 Indian citizens residing legally in Pakistan as of 2015.[1]

Notable individuals

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Gishkori, Zahid (30 July 2015). "Karachi has witnessed 43% decrease in target killing: Nisar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 August 2017. Interestingly, around 16,501 Indians are also living in Pakistan.
  2. 1 2 Tohid, Owais; Mahmud, Arshad (29 November 1995). "Homeless In Karachi". Outlook India. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Indian community in Pakistan celebrates Diwali". Times of India. 1 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "What it feels like being a Sikh in Pakistan". India Today.
  5. ↑ Sharma, Kalpana. "There's something about Paki men". Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  6. ↑ Natesan, G.A. (1957). Indian Review, Volume 58. University of California: G.A. Natesan & Co. p. 415.
  7. ↑ India today, Volume 7. University of Virginia: Thomson Living Media India Ltd. 1982. p. 60.
  8. ↑ Mahendra, Gaur (2008). Foreign Policy Annual. pp. 536–537. ISBN 978-8178353425.
  9. ↑ "Dawood Ibrahim is held in high esteem in Pakistan: Musharraf". NDTV. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "Indians told Pakistan 'not safe' for them". Dawn. 27 December 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  11. ↑ "Avoid Pakistan travel, India tells citizens". 27 December 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "Some Karachi-based Indians willing to work with LeT: Headley". The Hindu. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  13. ↑ "1,184 Indians in Pak jails, says MEA". Times of India. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  14. ↑ "Indian diplomats to pull out kids from schools in Pakistan - The Express Tribune". 25 July 2016.
  15. ↑ Web Edition (29 June 2012). "Sarabjit Singh is a terrorist: Surjeet". The News International 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2013. According to the testament of his fellow spy operatives, Surjeet Singh, confirming that Sarabjit Singh is a terrorist and terrorists are neither released by India nor Pakistan....
  16. ↑ staff (2 May 2013). "Sarabjit Singh, how a terrorist becomes a hero". Voice of Journalist. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  17. ↑ "Sarabjit Singh: Indian 'spy' dies after Pakistan attack". BBC News. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.


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