Religion in Pakistan

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The official religion of Pakistan is Islam, as enshrined by article 2 of the Constitution, and is practiced by an overwhelming majority of 96.35% of the Pakistani population. The remaining 3.65% are followers of Hinduism, Christianity, Ahmadiyya (considered non-Muslims as per the Constitution of Pakistan), Sikhism and Zoroastrianism. Muslims comprise a number of sects, with the majority estimated at 90-95% practicing Sunni Islam, while the rest mainly practice Shia Islam. The majority of Sunnis follow the Hanafi school of jurisprudence, while a minority belong to the Ahl-i Hadith school of thought. Most Pakistani Shia Muslims belong to the Twelver Islamic law school, with significant minority groups who practice Ismailism, which is composed of Nizari (Aga Khanis), Mustaali, Dawoodi Bohra, and Sulaymani. Before the arrival of Islam in the 8th century, the region that makes up Pakistan was home to a number of faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism.

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