Islam, which forms the basis of the creation of Pakistan, reached Pakistan first from the South and later from the North.

	Trade relations between Arabia and the Sub-Continent date back to antiquity

	Muhammad bin Qasim

In 712 AD, when trade of the Arabs in the Indian ocean was jeopardized by sea pirates, Muhammad bin Qasim, led a naval expedition to subdue the ruler of Sind, Raja Dahir. Muhammad bin Qasim, in conformity with Muslim practice, guaranteed the security and freedom of life, property and worship to the conquered people.

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