The town had a population of about 315,000 at the 1998 census, of which 97% are Muslim and include several ethnic groups-Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Muhajirs, Balochs, Punjabis, Memons, Bohras and Ismailis.
The town had a population of about 315,000 at the 1998 census, of which 97% are Muslim and include several ethnic groups-Sindhis form majority in the town. The other ethnic groups inhabiting include Balochs, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Muhajirs, Punjabis, Memons, Bohras and Ismailis.