Canadians in Pakistan
Canadians in Pakistan are one of the sizeable Canadian diasporic communities established in Asia. They consist largely (although not exclusively) of Pakistani Canadians who have returned to Pakistan. In 1999 there were over 1,300 Canadians living in Pakistan.[2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 17,320 (2015)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Karachi · Lahore · Islamabad | |
| Languages | |
| English · French · Urdu | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism · Others Christians · Islam |
According to Pakistan's Ministry of Interior, there were 17,320 Canadian citizens residing in Pakistan as of 2015.[1]
Notable people
- Adnan Sami - Pakistani/Indian singer with Canadian nationality.
- Dawud Wharnsby - singer/songwriter who seasonally resides in Abbottabad
- Sitara Hewitt - Canadian Actress
- Buland Akhtar Rana - Auditor General of Pakistan
- Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh. Gave up Canadian citizenship before 2013 election[3]
See also
References
- Gishkori, Zahid (30 July 2015). "Karachi has witnessed 43% decrease in target killing: Nisar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
As many as 116,308 Afghan nationals are living as immigrants in the country, higher than any other country," Nisar told the House. Besides Afghans, 52,486 Americans, 79,447 British citizens and 17,320 Canadians are residing in the country, the interior minister added.
- "Canadian Foreign Minister Deplores Coup in Pakistan". People's Daily. 15 October 1999. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
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