a native or inhabitant of Pakistan
"The Pakistani community in London welcomed their new neighbors with warm hospitality."
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.
"The new neighbor is a Pakistani who grew up in London but moved back to Karachi last year."
In plain English: A Pakistani is someone who was born in Pakistan or holds citizenship there.
"The Pakistani shared stories from his village with us over tea."
of or relating to Pakistan or its people or language
"Pakistani mountain passes"
"Pakistani soldiers"
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.
"The Pakistani athletes won several medals at the recent Commonwealth Games."
In plain English: Pakistani describes anything that comes from Pakistan, such as its people, culture, or language.
"She is wearing traditional Pakistani clothing for her wedding ceremony."
The word Pakistani comes from combining the name of the country Pakistan with the suffix -i to indicate nationality or origin. It was formed directly after the nation's creation to describe its people and residents.