It refers to a person from Pakistan. Every citizen of Pakistan is called a Pakistani (singular) or Pakistanis (plural).

The present city of Karachi was reputedly founded as “Kolachi” by Baloch tribes from Makran, Balochistan, who established a small fishing community in the area. The original name “Kolachi” survives in the name of a well-known Karachi locality named Mai Kolachi.

Population by country

Modern Pakistan’s population can be divided broadly into five major and several minor ethnic groups. The Punjabis, who constitute roughly half of the population, are the single largest group. The Pashtuns (Pathans) account for about one-eighth of the population, and Sindhis form a somewhat smaller group.

Yes. US citizens traveling to Pakistan for any trip purpose must have a valid visa that is obtained from the Embassy of Pakistan. If you arrive in Pakistan without the proper visa, you may be subject to fines, arrest, deportation, and incarceration.

Throughout Pakistan, as in most agrarian societies, family organization is strongly patriarchal, and most people live with large extended families, often in the same house or family compound.

Culture of Pakistan (Urdu: ثقافتِ پاکستان‎ S̱aqāfat-e-Pākistān) is intertwined with the culture of South Asia and Central Asia. There are differences among the ethnic groups in cultural aspects such as dress, food, and religion, especially where pre-Islamic customs differ from Islamic practices.

“Burger”, once a pejorative that denoted someone young, spoilt, and rich, has evolved into a catchall phrase for a newly-politicised youth who support Imran Khan’s PTI party [Sanam Maher/Al Jazeera]

If one parent has Pakistani Citizenship then a person born to that parent may also get citizenship. If a person migrates from Indian territory before 1 January 1952, with the intention of permanently residing then they may receive citizenship. If he is a man, his wife and children may get Pakistani citizenship as well.

Extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal in Pakistan, the second largest Muslim-majority country in the world.

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UK or international driving licences are valid for driving in Pakistan for six months following arrival in the country. After that period you will need to be in possession of a Pakistan driving licence. To arrange for a driving test, you will need to contact the traffic police office in your province of residence.

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Pakistani citizens are allowed to apply for a United Kingdom visa. When you apply for a visa, you need to know which visa is best suited to your needs. For most travelers who are visiting the United Kingdom, you only need the standard visitor visa.

Following documents are required for Visit visa application:

1. Sponsorship letter from Pakistan.
2. Copy of sponsor’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) /
3. Reference letter from UK employer.
4. UK proof of address with its photocopy (Utility bill, Council tax bill, or Full UK driving license)

child visitors

The fee for a long-term Standard Visitor visa depends on its length: 2 years – £361. 5 years – £655. 10 years – £822.

Overview. You’ll usually need a sponsor licence to employ someone to work for you from outside the UK. This includes citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland who arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020. This includes unpaid work, like running a charity.

Making an application

1. Your details. Name. Company. Telephone number. Email address. Postal address.
2. Brief details of the sponsorship. Please provide very brief answers to these questions: Name of your sponsorship/event. A one-line description of the sponsorship/event. The fee being sought, inclusive of all taxes.

Since July 2012, UK citizens and settled residents applying to bring a non-EEA partner to the country must meet a minimum income requirement of £18,600 per year before tax. The threshold is higher for those who are also sponsoring children.