Why Pakistan's Parsi community is disappearing
Dinshaw Avari discusses why Pakistan's Parsi community has dwindled to fewer than 700 members

Shayan Saleem
Correspondent
I am Shayan Saleem, a journalist with 14 years of experience in both news television and digital media. My expertise lies in feature storytelling, covering topics such as history, culture, tourism, information technology, character-driven narratives, and in-depth storytelling.
Pakistan's Parsi community is on the brink of disappearing.
With fewer than 700 members remaining, according to Mr. Dinshaw Avari, Chairman of Avari Hotels, one of the country's oldest and most influential communities is fighting to preserve its identity.
In this exclusive podcast, Dinshaw Avari opens up about the Parsis' rich history, the Zoroastrian faith, strict marriage traditions, unique customs, and the reasons behind the community's declining numbers. He also reflects on the pivotal role Parsis played in building modern Karachi while addressing the myths and misconceptions that continue to surround their religion.
This is a fascinating conversation about heritage, identity, and the future of a community that helped shape Pakistan.








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