Tarakhehas in Pakistan


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Largest Religion
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

The Muslim Tarakheras people, with roots tracing back to ancient Central Asian tribes, migrated to the Indian subcontinent centuries ago. They settled in present-day Pakistan and embraced Islam, integrating into the local culture while maintaining their distinct identity. Over time, the Tarakheras have established themselves as skilled agriculturists and traders, contributing to the region's economic and social development. They live in the northern part of the country in Kashmir and they speak the Balti language.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Muslim Tarakheras engage in agriculture, cultivating crops such as wheat and rice. Many also work in small-scale trading and livestock rearing. Their communities are close-knit, with strong family ties and a deep sense of mutual support. The Tarakheras maintain their own cultural heritage, actively participating in social and religious events that strengthen their community bonds.

They value hospitality, honor and community service reflecting their Islamic teachings and traditions. The Tarakheras community also places great importance on education, striving to pass on both religious and secular knowledge to the younger generations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Muslim Tarakheras people practice Islam, predominantly Sunni, incorporating their faith into every aspect of their lives. They observe Islamic rituals, including daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and celebrating religious festivals like Eid.

Like most Sunni Muslims in South Asia, the Tarakheras people depend on the spirit world as well as Allah, the God of Islam. They believe Allah, though sovereign, will not take care of their daily practical needs.


What Are Their Needs?

The Muslim Tarakheras people face several pressing needs that require attention to improve their quality of life. Access to quality education is essential, as it provides opportunities for the younger generation to advance and succeed. Improved healthcare services are crucial, given the limited availability of medical facilities in some areas. Economic support through agricultural innovation, market access and vocational training can enhance their livelihoods. Infrastructure development, including better roads, clean water supply and electricity will also benefit the Tarakheras community. Addressing these needs will enable the Tarakheras people to achieve greater socio-economic stability.


Prayer Points

Pray that the sheer wonder of knowing Jesus and the impact he has on their lives and the joy he brings spur believers to share Christ with the Tarakheras people.
Pray the hearts of the Tarakheras people would be stirred by a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit readying them for the time when they hear the gospel message being shared with them.
Pray they will experience dreams and visions of Jesus leading them into a saving relationship with him.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Jesus Christ among the Tarakheras people.


Scripture Prayers for the Tarakhehas in Pakistan.


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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tarakhehas
People Name in Country Tarakhehas
Alternate Names तराखेहस
Population this Country 28,000
Population all Countries 42,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 18222
ROP3 Code 113748
ROP25 Code 307968
ROP25 Name Tarakhehas
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 1
  Gilgit-Baltistan 28,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Balti (26,000 speakers)
Language Code bft   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Shina
700
Purig
400
Gujari
200
Urdu
100
Primary Language Balti (26,000 speakers)
Language Code bft   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Shina 700
  Purig 400
  Gujari 200
  Urdu 100
People Groups Speaking Balti

Primary Language:  Balti

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1903-1981)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Balti Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source (Representative photo)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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