Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Persian

Language: Eastern Balochi - (bgp)

Alternate Name(s): Dehwari, Deghwari

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Pakistan

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Population: 20,500

Global Population: 20,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Dehwari of Pakistan, numbering 20,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Persian people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Pakistan. Their primary language is Eastern Balochi. The primary religion practiced by the Dehwari 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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