The U.S. Census Bureau in 2010 estimated that there were over 300,000 U.S. residents of Pakistani descent living in the United States. The Census Bureau, however, excluded those living in institutions such as college dormitories. Pakistanis are the 7th largest immigrant population in the United States (US). Pakistanis who have managed to immigrate are doing pretty well. According to a recent survey, an average Pakistani in the US earns $63,000 every year while an average US citizen earns only $51,000 a year.
Akber Ali and his family moved to US in 2006. Akber Ali is a leading IT professional and is working in the financial sector.