Deaf people, be they in Pakistan or elsewhere, face a unique challenge. Others communicate orally. If someone is born Deaf, they must find a different way to communicate. Communication problems with others can cause isolation.
Pakistan has their own sign language, but few hearing people understand it.
Deaf children in Pakistan have always been educated in Deaf schools but may become educated with others soon. They are trained in speech as well as other education.
Disabled including Deaf people in Pakistan are classed as unfortunate and unable to do things properly. Mothers are closer generally to the Deaf children than the fathers are to them.
The Deaf in Pakistan have low paid jobs. The Deaf have difficulty in trusting others. The Deaf want to use Sign Language to help them.
Islam is the main religion in Pakistan. The Deaf in that country are almost always Muslim.
The Deaf in Pakistan need the opportunity to lead productive and meaningful lives. This will take a huge effort on the part of those around them.
Pray that God gives the Deaf in Pakistan dreams and visions leading them to Jesus Christ.
Pray that the Deaf realize that Jesus Christ loves them and values them.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Deaf in Pakistan hearts that seek and find truth.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Pakistan.
http://pu.edu.pk/images/journal/JEE/PDF-Files/Article%20No.%203_V22_2_12.pdf
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Deaf |
People Name in Country | Deaf |
Pronunciation |
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Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,798,000 |
Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
Total Countries | 216 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 36 |
People ID | 19007 |
ROP3 Code | 114916 |
ROP25 Code | 301989 |
ROP25 Name | Deaf |
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) |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
2.45 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.02 %
|
Hinduism |
1.60 %
|
Islam |
95.80 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.02 %
|
Other / Small |
0.11 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Pakistan Sign Language | |||
Language Code | pks Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Unknown | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Pakistan Sign Language |
Language Code | pks Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Indian Sign Language | |
People Groups | Speaking Pakistan Sign Language |
Primary Language: Pakistan Sign Language
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Faysal Khan - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |