Ager (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan

The Ager (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Pakistan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian *
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* 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 / History

Muslim Ager people of Pakistan are part of the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. They speak Sindhi, an Indo-Aryan language widely used in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The Ager community has historical roots in artisan and service-oriented occupations and is culturally embedded within Sindhi society. Regional customs and Islamic traditions shape their identity.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Muslim Ager people live primarily in rural and semi-urban areas of Pakistan. Many are engaged in agriculture, manual labor, and small-scale trade. Their communities often face challenges such as limited access to education, economic instability, and restricted healthcare services. Social life is closely tied to family and caste networks, and traditional roles influence daily interactions and opportunities.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Ager people follow Islam, specifically Sunni traditions, which is the dominant religion in Pakistan. Their religious practices include daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, mosque attendance, and celebration of Islamic festivals. Islam deeply influences their worldview, moral values, and community life.


What Are Their Needs?

They need access to culturally sensitive evangelism and discipleship, as there is currently no active church planting among them.
They need improved access to education, especially in rural areas, to help break cycles of poverty and increase opportunities.
They need economic development initiatives, including vocational training and support for small businesses.
They need healthcare services, particularly in underserved regions where medical infrastructure is lacking.
They need Christian media and resources in Sindhi, including radio broadcasts and gospel recordings.


Prayer Items

Pray for the spiritual awakening of the Ager people and for hearts to be open to the message of Christ.
Ask God to raise up workers and local leaders who can share the gospel in culturally appropriate ways.
Pray for the establishment of churches and discipleship movements among the Ager people.
Pray for the distribution of Christian resources in Sindhi, including audio and visual materials.
Pray for healing and restoration in communities affected by poverty, social exclusion, and spiritual darkness.


Scripture Prayers for the Ager (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ager (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Ager (Muslim traditions)
Alternate Names Agri; अगेर (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 9,200
Population all Countries 9,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 19476
ROP3 Code 115240
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)
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 1
  Sindh 9,200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Estimated Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
0.80 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.20 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Sindhi (6,400 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Urdu
1,500
Dhatki
500
Kacchi
300
Koli, Wadiyari
30
Primary Language Sindhi (6,400 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Urdu 1,500
  Dhatki 500
  Kacchi 300
  Koli, Wadiyari 30
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1825-1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
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 Recorded oral Bible Oral Bibles
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Sindhi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Productions
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
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 Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Sindhi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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.