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{{Infobox ethnic group
{{Infobox ethnic group
| group            = Pakistanis in India
| group            = Pakistanis in India
| native_name      = {{plainlist|
* {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|پاکستانی ہندوستانی عوام}}|label=none}}
* {{lang-hi|पाकिस्तानी भारतीय लोग|label=none}}
}}
| native_name_lang =  
| native_name_lang =  
| image            = [[File:Flag of Pakistan.svg|border|130px]]
| image            =  
[[File:Flag of India.svg|border|130px]]
| caption          =  
| caption          =  
| pop              =  
| pop              = 918,982
| popplace        = Predominantly [[North India|Northern India]]
| total_year      = 2011 census<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khan|first=Naimat|date=2 October 2020|title=Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10671/download/13783/DS-0000-D01-MDDS.XLSX|website=[[Indian Govt]]|language=en}}</ref>
| langs            = [[Hindustani language|Urdu–Hindi]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Languages of Pakistan|others]]
| total_source    =  
| rels            = {{Hlist|[[Hinduism]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khan|first=Naimat|date=2 October 2020|title=Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed|url=https://arab.news/vt3rk|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215231134/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1743311/world|archive-date=15 December 2020|access-date=25 January 2021|website=[[Arab News]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Abi-Habib|first=Maria|date=5 October 2019|title=Hard Times Have Pakistani Hindus Looking to India, Where Some Find Only Disappointment|language=en-US|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/05/world/asia/pakistan-hindu-india-modi.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102204537/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/05/world/asia/pakistan-hindu-india-modi.html|archive-date=2 January 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 October 2015|title=Why Pakistani Hindus leave their homes for India|language=en-GB|work=[[BBC News]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34645370|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124162729/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34645370|archive-date=24 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Butt|first=Kiran|date=11 September 2020|title=With shattered dreams, 14 Pakistani Hindus return home|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/with-shattered-dreams-14-pakistani-hindus-return-home/1969747|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101200725/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/with-shattered-dreams-14-pakistani-hindus-return-home/1969747|archive-date=1 January 2021|access-date=25 January 2021|website=[[Anadolu Agency]]}}</ref>|[[Sikhism]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tripathi|first=Rahul|date=3 September 2020|title=About 450 Pakistani Hindus, Sikhs await nod to return to India, apply for citizenship|work=[[The Economic Times]]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/about-450-pakistani-hindus-sikhs-await-nod-to-return-to-india-apply-for-citizenship/articleshow/77902768.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125182941/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/about-450-pakistani-hindus-sikhs-await-nod-to-return-to-india-apply-for-citizenship/articleshow/77902768.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=25 January 2021}}</ref>|[[Islam]]}}
| popplace        = Predominantly [[Northern India]], [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]] and [[Chennai]]
| related_groups  = [[Overseas Pakistani|Pakistani diaspora]]
| langs            = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]], [[Brahui language|Brahui]], [[Languages of Pakistan|others]]
| rels            = Predominantly {{Hlist|[[Hinduism]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khan|first=Naimat|date=2 October 2020|title=Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed|url=https://arab.news/vt3rk|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215231134/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1743311/world|archive-date=15 December 2020|access-date=25 January 2021|website=[[Arab News]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Abi-Habib|first=Maria|date=5 October 2019|title=Hard Times Have Pakistani Hindus Looking to India, Where Some Find Only Disappointment|language=en-US|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/05/world/asia/pakistan-hindu-india-modi.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102204537/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/05/world/asia/pakistan-hindu-india-modi.html|archive-date=2 January 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 October 2015|title=Why Pakistani Hindus leave their homes for India|language=en-GB|work=[[BBC News]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34645370|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124162729/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34645370|archive-date=24 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Butt|first=Kiran|date=11 September 2020|title=With shattered dreams, 14 Pakistani Hindus return home|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/with-shattered-dreams-14-pakistani-hindus-return-home/1969747|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101200725/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/with-shattered-dreams-14-pakistani-hindus-return-home/1969747|archive-date=1 January 2021|access-date=25 January 2021|website=[[Anadolu Agency]]}}</ref> and |[[Sikhism]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tripathi|first=Rahul|date=3 September 2020|title=About 450 Pakistani Hindus, Sikhs await nod to return to India, apply for citizenship|work=[[The Economic Times]]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/about-450-pakistani-hindus-sikhs-await-nod-to-return-to-india-apply-for-citizenship/articleshow/77902768.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125182941/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/about-450-pakistani-hindus-sikhs-await-nod-to-return-to-india-apply-for-citizenship/articleshow/77902768.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=25 January 2021}}</ref>
| Minority [[Islam]]}}
| related_groups  = [[Pakistani diaspora]]
}}
}}
'''Pakistanis in India''' primarily consist of [[Hinduism in Pakistan|Pakistani Hindus]] and [[Sikhism in Pakistan|Sikhs]] who seek [[Indian nationality law|Indian citizenship]] and permanent settlement in [[India]].
 
However, by extension, this figure also includes ethnic Pakistanis who migrated to the [[Dominion of India]] from [[Dominion of Pakistan|Pakistan]] following the [[Partition of India|Partition of British India]] in 1947.<ref>{{cite news|author=IANS|first=|date=13 March 2012|title=Over 700 Pakistanis got Indian citizenship|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-13/india/31158920_1_indian-citizenship-pakistanis-applications|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2012-06-07}}{{Dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref> Others include [[Muslims|Muslim]] [[Pakistani nationality law|Pakistani nationals]] who desire Indian citizenship or seek to work in India as [[Expatriate|expatriates]].<ref name="Dawn">{{citation|title=Adnan Sami reveals why he took Indian citizenship |periodical=Dawn|date=2016-12-07|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176708}}</ref> In December 2015, [[British Pakistanis|Anglo–Pakistani]] singer [[Adnan Sami]] became a naturalized Indian citizen after living in India on an extended [[Travel visa|visitor visa]] since 2001.<ref name="The Indian Express">{{citation|title=Pakistani legend Adnan Sami |periodical=The Indian Express|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pakistani-singer-adnan-sami-receives-indian-citizenship-certificate/}}</ref> The state of [[Maharashtra]] has witnessed a six-fold increase in applications for Indian citizenship from Pakistani nationals following the relaxation and simplification of immigration rules in December 2017. The primary purpose of these applications was a result of [[Transnational marriage|cross-border marriages]], which have resulted in spouses waiting for citizenship for close to a decade.<ref name="Times of India">{{citation|title=Eased immigrats rule in India|periodical=Times of India|date=2018-11-11|access-date=2018-11-11|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/eased-immigration-rules-give-pak-brides-in-india-a-ticket-to-travel/articleshow/66572780.cms}}</ref>
'''Pakistanis in India''' primarily consist of [[Hinduism in Pakistan|Pakistani Hindus]] and [[Sikhism in Pakistan|Sikhs]] who seek permanent settlement in the [[Republic of India]] via [[Indian nationality law|Indian citizenship]].<ref>{{cite news|author=IANS|first=|date=13 March 2012|title=Over 700 Pakistanis got Indian citizenship|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-13/india/31158920_1_indian-citizenship-pakistanis-applications|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2012-06-07}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Others include [[Muslims|Muslim]] [[Pakistani nationality law|Pakistani nationals]] who desire Indian citizenship or seek to work in the Indian Republic as [[Expatriate|expatriates]].<ref name="Dawn">{{citation|title=Adnan Sami reveals why he took Indian citizenship |periodical=Dawn|date=2016-12-07|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176708}}</ref> In December 2015, [[British Pakistanis|Anglo–Pakistani]] singer [[Adnan Sami]] became a naturalised Indian citizen after living in India on an extended [[Travel visa|visitor visa]] since 2001.<ref name="The Indian Express">{{citation|title=Pakistani legend Adnan Sami |periodical=The Indian Express|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pakistani-singer-adnan-sami-receives-indian-citizenship-certificate/}}</ref> The state of [[Maharashtra]] has witnessed a six-fold increase in applications for Indian citizenship from Pakistani nationals following the relaxation and simplification of immigration rules in December 2017. The primary purpose of these applications was a result of [[Transnational marriage|cross-border marriages]], which have resulted in spouses waiting for citizenship for close to a decade.<ref name="Times of India">{{citation |title=Eased immigration rules give Pak brides in India a ticket to travel |date=2018-11-11 |periodical=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/eased-immigration-rules-give-pak-brides-in-india-a-ticket-to-travel/articleshow/66572780.cms |access-date=2018-11-11}}</ref>


Additionally, there are also an estimated 761 Pakistani nationals imprisoned within Indian jails, most of them serving their terms on charges of [[India–Pakistan relations|espionage and terror-related crimes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/606330|title=761 Pakistanis in Indian jails, NA told|date=2011-02-14|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref>
Additionally, there are also an estimated 761 Pakistani nationals imprisoned within Indian jails, most of them serving their terms on charges of [[India–Pakistan relations|espionage and terror-related crimes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/606330|title=761 Pakistanis in Indian jails, NA told|date=2011-02-14|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref>


There are an extensive number of Pakistanis [[Illegal immigration to India|illegally overstaying in India]]. In 2017, 250 illegal Pakistani immigrants were deported from India.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/250-pakistani-nationals-1-750-bangladeshis-deported-from-india-in-last-3-years/story-Ja2VfyWDD5wPhhSGZcfRrL.html|title=250 Pakistani nationals, 1,750 Bangladeshis deported from India in last 3 years|date=2017-03-29|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref>
There are an extensive number of Pakistanis [[Illegal immigration to India|illegally overstaying in India]]. In 2017, 250 illegal Pakistani immigrants were deported from India.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/250-pakistani-nationals-1-750-bangladeshis-deported-from-india-in-last-3-years/story-Ja2VfyWDD5wPhhSGZcfRrL.html|title=250 Pakistani nationals, 1,750 Bangladeshis deported from India in last 3 years|date=2017-03-29|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref>
According to a report in the Pakistani newspaper [[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]], over 5,000 [[Hinduism in Pakistan|Pakistani Hindus]] migrate to India annually as [[Refugee|refugees]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1105830 | title=5,000 Hindus migrating to India every year, NA told | date=13 May 2014 }}</ref>


==Notable individuals==
==Notable individuals==
* Hindu Singh Sodha, Human rights and refugee rights activist
* [[Ram Singh Sodho]], former member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Sindh]]<ref name="Tribune">{{citation|title=Hindu lawmaker resigns, settles in India|periodical=The Express Tribune|date=2011-01-31|access-date=2011-02-01|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/111306/hindu-lawmaker-resigns-settles-in-india/}}</ref>
*[[Ram Singh Sodho]], former member of the [[Provincial Assembly of Sindh]]<ref name="Tribune">{{citation|title=Hindu lawmaker resigns, settles in India|periodical=The Express Tribune|date=2011-01-31|access-date=2011-02-01|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/111306/hindu-lawmaker-resigns-settles-in-india/}}</ref>  
*[[Arjun Das Bugti]], politician from Balochistan and former Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly
* [[Adnan Sami]], [[Pakistan]]-born musician<ref name="The Indian Express">{{citation|title=Pakistani legend Adnan Sami |periodical=The Indian Express|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pakistani-singer-adnan-sami-receives-indian-citizenship-certificate/}}</ref>
* [[Adnan Sami]], [[Pakistan]]-born musician<ref name="The Indian Express">{{citation|title=Pakistani legend Adnan Sami |periodical=The Indian Express|date=2016-01-02|access-date=2018-11-10|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pakistani-singer-adnan-sami-receives-indian-citizenship-certificate/}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Pakistan|India}}
* [[India–Pakistan relations]]
* [[Baloch people in India]]
* [[Sindhis in India]]
* [[Indians in Pakistan]]
* [[Indians in Pakistan]]
*[[Partition of India]]
* [[Partition of India]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:27, 27 January 2026


Pakistanis in India
Total population
918,982 (2011 census[1])
Regions with significant populations
Predominantly Northern India, Hyderabad and Chennai
Languages
Sindhi, Punjabi, Hindustani, Brahui, others
Religion
Predominantly
Related ethnic groups
Pakistani diaspora

Pakistanis in India primarily consist of Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs who seek permanent settlement in the Republic of India via Indian citizenship.[7] Others include Muslim Pakistani nationals who desire Indian citizenship or seek to work in the Indian Republic as expatriates.[8] In December 2015, Anglo–Pakistani singer Adnan Sami became a naturalised Indian citizen after living in India on an extended visitor visa since 2001.[9] The state of Maharashtra has witnessed a six-fold increase in applications for Indian citizenship from Pakistani nationals following the relaxation and simplification of immigration rules in December 2017. The primary purpose of these applications was a result of cross-border marriages, which have resulted in spouses waiting for citizenship for close to a decade.[10]

Additionally, there are also an estimated 761 Pakistani nationals imprisoned within Indian jails, most of them serving their terms on charges of espionage and terror-related crimes.[11]

There are an extensive number of Pakistanis illegally overstaying in India. In 2017, 250 illegal Pakistani immigrants were deported from India.[12]

According to a report in the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, over 5,000 Pakistani Hindus migrate to India annually as refugees.[13]

Notable individuals[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Khan, Naimat (2 October 2020). "Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed". Indian Govt.
  2. ↑ Khan, Naimat (2 October 2020). "Pakistani Hindus migrating to India for new life often return home disappointed". Arab News. Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  3. ↑ Abi-Habib, Maria (5 October 2019). "Hard Times Have Pakistani Hindus Looking to India, Where Some Find Only Disappointment". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Why Pakistani Hindus leave their homes for India". BBC News. 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Butt, Kiran (11 September 2020). "With shattered dreams, 14 Pakistani Hindus return home". Anadolu Agency. Archived from the original on 1 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  6. ↑ Tripathi, Rahul (3 September 2020). "About 450 Pakistani Hindus, Sikhs await nod to return to India, apply for citizenship". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  7. ↑ IANS (13 March 2012). "Over 700 Pakistanis got Indian citizenship". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2012.[dead link]
  8. ↑ "Adnan Sami reveals why he took Indian citizenship", Dawn, 7 December 2016, retrieved 10 November 2018
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Pakistani legend Adnan Sami", The Indian Express, 2 January 2016, retrieved 10 November 2018
  10. ↑ "Eased immigration rules give Pak brides in India a ticket to travel", Times of India, 11 November 2018, retrieved 11 November 2018
  11. ↑ "761 Pakistanis in Indian jails, NA told". DAWN.COM. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  12. ↑ "250 Pakistani nationals, 1,750 Bangladeshis deported from India in last 3 years". hindustantimes.com. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  13. ↑ "5,000 Hindus migrating to India every year, NA told". 13 May 2014.
  14. ↑ "Hindu lawmaker resigns, settles in India", The Express Tribune, 31 January 2011, retrieved 1 February 2011

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