Culture
Pakistanis in Singapore generally come from a middle-class background, with the majority working in engineering and business fields. Most Pakistani groceries, foodstuff, and restaurants can be found in Little India.
Pakistanis in Singapore speak the Singaporean Malay language, in addition to English and Urdu.
There is also a Singapore Urdu Development Centre offering classes in Urdu language to the children of Pakistanis, whereas Singapore Pakistani Association promotes Pakistani culture in Singapore in collaboration with the Pakistan high commission in Singapore. Singapore has also named one of its roads after Pakistan, the Pakistan Road in Sembawang.
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