The state had an overwhelming Hindu population which constituted more than 80% of its citizens, while its ruler, Nawab Mahabat Khan, was a Muslim. Mahabat Khan acceded to Pakistan on 15 August 1947. Pakistan confirmed the acceptance of the accession on 15 September 1947.

When was Pakistan recognized?

U.S. Recognition of Pakistani Independence, 1947.

The United States recognized the Dominion of Pakistan as an independent state on August 15, 1947, when President Harry S.

Who was the first country to accept Pakistan?

Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as an independent state, and Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the first head of any state to come on an official state visit to Pakistan (in March 1950).