Jat Varaich (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan

The Jat Varaich (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Pakistan
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction

Historically Varaich Jats have been landowners and tenant farmers, but they also have a reputation as fearless warriors. Many from this clan serve in both India's and Pakistan's military forces. Some of Pakistan's prominent military officers come from this clan. Today Varaich Jats typically are farmers. Some have joined armies and adopted various professions to earn their living. Surprisingly, both Sikh and Muslim Varaichs follow Hindu wedding traditions.


Ministry Obstacles

Islam stands unchallenged among the Varaich Jat community in Pakistan. If someone considered embracing Christ as Lord, they would face serious persecution.


Prayer Focus

There may be no known followers of Christ among this Jat community. Pray for God to send his love for the Varaich Jats through his word, his servants and his Holy Spirit.
Ask for the Lord to prepare the hearts of the Varaich Jats to be receptive and ready to surrender to Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Jat Varaich (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jat Varaich (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Jat Varaich (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation jaht wah-RAICH
Alternate Names जाट, वाराइच (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 1,086,000
Population all Countries 1,086,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 22
PeopleID3 19911
ROP3 Code 115900
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 8  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 6
Largest States
Punjab
846,000
Sindh
212,000
Azad Kashmir
18,000
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
7,900
Islamabad
1,500
Balochistan
200
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 8  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 6
  Punjab 846,000
  Sindh 212,000
  Azad Kashmir 18,000
  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 7,900
  Islamabad 1,500
  Balochistan 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (717,000 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
Sindhi
143,000
Saraiki
101,000
Urdu
64,000
Pahari-Potwari
22,000
Dhatki
5,700
Marwari (Pakistan)
4,900
Hindko, Northern
3,500
Hindko, Southern
2,500
Pashto, Northern
200
Bagri
200
Balochi, Western
40
Primary Language Punjabi, Western (717,000 speakers)
Language Code pnb   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
  Sindhi 143,000
  Saraiki 101,000
  Urdu 64,000
  Pahari-Potwari 22,000
  Dhatki 5,700
  Marwari (Pakistan) 4,900
  Hindko, Northern 3,500
  Hindko, Southern 2,500
  Pashto, Northern 200
  Bagri 200
  Balochi, Western 40
People Groups Speaking Punjabi, Western

Primary Language:  Punjabi, Western

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1885-1922)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1819-2021)
Bible-Complete No
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Possible Print Bibles
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, New Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Bible General / Other
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Western Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Punjabi, Western YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Punjabi, Western Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Taqveemwarraich - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.