Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Punjabi
Language: Western Panjabi - (pnb)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Pakistan
Also found in: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Denmark; Fiji; France; Kenya; Kuwait; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Oman; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Tanzania; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 235,000
Global Population: 1,541,870
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Punjabis of Pakistan, numbering 235,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Punjabi people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,541,870 in 19 countries. Their primary language is Western Panjabi. The primary religion practiced by the Punjabis is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
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Radio Broadcast: Available