The African Citizens Who Hold Pakistani Passports But Never Visited | Pakistan Matters

Centuries of Indian Ocean trade brought Gujarati merchants to Mozambique, establishing a vibrant diaspora thousands of kilometers from the subcontinent. Following the partition of 1947 and the geopolitical tensions of the 1961 Goa crisis, these Muslim traders faced sudden persecution under Portuguese colonial rule. In a bid to secure their future without being conscripted into foreign wars, a community delegation appealed directly to Pakistani President Ayub Khan, who granted them formal citizenship. Today, an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 members of this unique diaspora carry Pakistani passports despite having never set foot in Pakistan. Blending Portuguese public life, Gujarati spoken at home, and African roots, they proudly preserve a one-of-a-kind national identity.

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