Bashgali in Pakistan
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The Bashgali reside in the Northwest Frontier Province, an area of much turmoil. Since ancient times the region has been invaded by numerous groups including Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Kushans, Huns, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, Mughals, Sikhs, and the British. In ancient times the region was a major center of Buddhism, but of course today is very strongly Muslim.
The NWFP is quite dangerous for any kind of Christian presence.
Persistent prayer is needed for all people groups in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. Spiritual battles are intense.
There likely are no followers of Jesus among the Bashgali tribe. But pray for those the Lord will one day call to himself. Pray for their protection in a dangerous region, and pray for Scripture and other resources to help them grow into Christ-likeness. Pray for laborers to sow God's Word to persons and households of peace, which will in turn catalyze movements to Christ among the Bashgali people. Pray for peace in the Northwest Frontier Province, and for the Bashgali community to be able to send their children to school.
Scripture Prayers for the Bashgali in Pakistan.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Bashgali |
| People Name in Country | Bashgali |
| Pronunciation |
bah-sah-GAH-lee
|
| Alternate Names | बशगाली |
| Population this Country | 19,000 |
| Population all Countries | 19,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 19424 |
| ROP3 Code | 115841 |
| ROP25 Code | 300926 |
| ROP25 Name | Bashgali |
| 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 |
| Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 19,000 | |
| 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 | Kati (8,600 speakers) | |||||||||
| Language Code | bsh Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
| Total Languages | 8 | |||||||||
| Secondary Languages |
|
| Primary Language | Kati (8,600 speakers) |
| Language Code | bsh Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 8 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Khowar 3,000 | |
| Kalasha 2,700 | |
| Dameli 2,600 | |
| Palula 1,000 | |
| Kamviri 400 | |
| Pashto, Northern 200 | |
| Urdu 80 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Kati |
Primary Language: Kati
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Dave Watts - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
| Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
