For over 50 years, Karachi’s Khairabad Café in Saddar has been a landmark, run by Haji Abbas Ali’s Iranian family. Despite living in Pakistan for generations and contributing to its economy, they remain stateless - without legal citizenship.
In this exclusive interview with Chief Correspondent Shumaila Khan, Abbas Ali shares his devotion to Pakistan, his family’s legacy, and the pain of being denied recognition.
Watch the story of Iranian migrants in Pakistan, statelessness, and the struggle for identity.
