Pakistanis in Egypt

Pakistanis in Egypt
Total population
(700 (2011)[1][2])
Regions with significant populations
Cairo
Languages
Urdu · Arabic
Religion
Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Pakistani (Indo-Iranians)

Pakistanis in Egypt consist of migrants and expatriates from Pakistan in Egypt and their descendants. In 2004, the population was estimated at 500,[3] which rose to 700 by 2011.[1][2] The community is mostly made up of recently settled families; the Pakistan International School of Cairo was established in 1981 and largely caters to Pakistani students.[4]

In 2005, Egyptian police were in search of five Pakistani nationals who were required for inquiry along with 70 other individuals, in connection with details about a series of bombings in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik which left 88 dead.[5] The incident was thought to affect the community with arising suspicion. According to former President Pervez Musharraf, many Pakistanis staying in Egypt tend to use it as a long-term route to travel to Europe to find jobs.[5]

Education

The Pakistan International School of Cairo is located in Giza.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Egypt: India and Pakistan move to help nationals, BBC News South Asia, 31/Jan/2011
  2. 1 2 Pakistan nationals in Egypt are safe: Basit, OneIndia News, January 30, 2011
  3. ↑ Yearbook 2004-2005: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation
  4. ↑ International Schools Directory: Pakistan International School, Cairo
  5. 1 2 Police seek five Pakistanis in Egypt attack: CTV


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