In the 1970s there were more than 150,000 Pakistanis in Libya, primarily migrant workers. However, by 2009, that number had declined to just 10,000. The decline in numbers has been attributed to Pakistani government inaction in attempting to increase manpower exports.[1] In May 2009, president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari visited Libya with the aim of increasing manpower exports, and proposed several measures including starting direct flights between the two countries and opening a joint Pakistani-Libyan bank to facilitate remittances.[2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 12,000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Tripoli | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Overseas Pakistanis |
There is a Pakistan Community School in the Libyan capital of Tripoli The school was established (in 1974) by the efforts of Pakistani community and Pakistan Embassy Tripoli .[3]
Notable people edit
- Nadia Ali - Pakistani American singer and songwriter
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Zardari's visit set to multiply country's manpower export to Libya", Associated Press of Pakistan, 2009-04-27, archived from the original on 2012-02-19, retrieved 2009-05-14
- ^ Andleeb, Shumaila (2009-05-02), "Zardari urges Pak expats in Libya to strive for excellence; strengthen national economy", Associated Press of Pakistan, archived from the original on 2016-03-03, retrieved 2009-05-14
- ^ "Aseefa Bhutto visits Pak community school in Tripoli", Associated Press of Pakistan, 2009-05-02, archived from the original on 2012-02-19, retrieved 2009-05-14