Pakistanis in Oman

Pakistanis in Oman are either Pakistani people who live in Oman, Pakistani immigrants to Oman and people born in Oman of Pakistani descent. According to official government statistics published by the Sultanate of Oman, the population of Pakistani expatriates stands at 348,911 as of 2012.[2] Most Pakistanis in Oman are of Baloch origin, who have settled in the region decades ago. In January 2020 an increase of nearly 85,500 has been disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan.[3][4]

Pakistanis in Oman
Total population
348,911 (2012 estimate)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Muscat
Languages
Urdu, Pushto, Saraiki, Balochi, Arabic
Religion
Islam

See also

References

  1. "Bangladeshi expats now top migrant numbers in Oman". 2016-12-24.
  2. "Bangladeshi expats now top migrant numbers in Oman". 2016-12-24.
  3. Government of Pakistan (14 January 2020). "Special prayers offered for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos at Pakistan School Muscat". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. "Visa on arrival for Omanis visiting Pakistan". Oman Observer. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
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