Bashgali in Pakistan

The Bashgali have only been reported in Pakistan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

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.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Like most other peoples in the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP), the Bashgali are a rural people. Farming and livestock herding are key to their economy. This region is always in danger of violence precipitated by Islamic extremists.


What Are Their Beliefs?

In ancient times the region was a major center of Buddhism, but today it is very strongly Muslim. The NWFP is very dangerous for any kind of Christian presence.


What Are Their Needs?

Persistent prayer is needed for all people groups in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. Spiritual battles are intense.


Prayer Points

There likely are no followers of Jesus among the Bashgali tribe. 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 Christlikeness.
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 Kateviri (8,600 speakers)
Language Code bsh   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Khowar
3,000
Kalasha
2,700
Dameli
2,600
Palula
1,000
Komviri
400
Pashto, Northern
200
Urdu
80
Primary Language Kateviri (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
  Komviri 400
  Pashto, Northern 200
  Urdu 80
People Groups Speaking Kateviri

Primary Language:  Kateviri

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.



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