Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Nuristan

Language: Kati - (bsh)

Alternate Name(s): Bashgali, Kati, Kata viri, Kativiri, Kâtʹa-vari

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Pakistan

Also found in: Afghanistan

Population: 8,700

Global Population: 160,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bashgali Nuristani of Pakistan, numbering 8,700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nuristan people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 160,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kati. The primary religion practiced by the Bashgali Nuristani is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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