Source: CIA World Factbook
Population: 187,342,721 (July 2011 est.)
Religion: Muslim 95% (Sunni 75%, Shia 20%), other (includes Christian and Hindu) 5%
Languages: Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8%
Ethnic Groups: Punjabi 44.68%, Pashtun (Pathan) 15.42%, Sindhi 14.1%, Sariaki 8.38%, Muhajirs 7.57%, Balochi 3.57%, other 6.28%
Major Cities – Population: Karachi 13.125 million; Lahore 7.132 million; Faisalabad 2.849 million; Rawalpindi 2.026 million; ISLAMABAD (capital) 832,000 (2009)
Source: CIA World Factbook
Media Appearances Regarding Pakistan
If you’re working on a report about Pakistan, and value authoritative insight relating to current events, Dr. Gabbay can provide an incredible degree of knowledge and experience. Dr. Gabbay also lends a historical perspective to your topic with his extensive knowledge on Pakistani history, as it fits into a broader Muslim world picture. Dr. Gabbay is a reliable wealth of information. You can check out some of Dr. Gabbay’s past media appearances on his YouTube channel here.
Consulting on Pakistani Issues
Dr. Gabbay’s experience as a consultant has allowed hime to help with professionals in a variety of industries across the country relating to Muslim, and Pakistani specific world issues. As he brings both a contemporary and historical Pakistani acumen, Dr. Gabbay can lend unparalleled expertise to make your project a success.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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