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The following is a list of notable Pakistani Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Pakistani American or must have references showing they are Pakistani American and are notable.
Malik Riaz, Pakistani business tycoon who is the founder of Bahria Town; Mian Amir Mahmood, Pakistani politician and founder of the Punjab Group of Colleges; Mian Muhammad Latif, Chenab Group, ChenOne; Mian Muhammad Mansha, industrialist and businessman; Mir Shakil ur Rehman, Jang Group; Sadruddin Hashwani, founder and chairman of Hashoo Group
Deana Haggag – Egyptian-American art museum curator, President and CEO of United States Artists in Chicago; Shirin Neshat – Iranian-American visual artist and film director. Awarded The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize in 2006, and the Silver Lion in 2009 [44] Shahzia Sikander – Pakistani-American artist and MacArthur Fellow [45] [46]
As with the terms "Asian American" or "South Asian American," the term "Pakistani American" is an umbrella term applying to a variety of views, values, lifestyles, and appearances. Although Pakistani Americans retain a strong ethnic identity, they are known to assimilate into American culture while at the same time keeping the culture of their ...
Pages in category "American people of Pakistani descent" The following 99 pages are in this category, out of 99 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Yasir Qadhi (formerly known by his kunya Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi) (born January 30, 1975) is a Pakistani American Muslim scholar and theologian. [8] He is dean of The Islamic Seminary of America and resident scholar of the East Plano Islamic Center in Plano, Texas. [9]
Only American to be admitted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. Al Young – world champion race car driver; Jennifer Yu – U.S. women's chess champion in 2019 and 2022; Caroline Zhang – American figure skater and 2007 Junior World Champion
The Pakistan Power 100: The Most Powerful and Influential Men and Women in the World Today is a list published annually that honours the 100 most influential Pakistani men & women in the world. The list is published by The British Pakistan Trust, and also includes those in the Pakistani diaspora .