Bashgali in Pakistan

Map Source:  People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
People Name: Bashgali
Country: Pakistan
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 19,000
World Population: 19,000
Primary Language: Kateviri
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 0.00 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: Unspecified
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

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.

Text Source:   Joshua Project