Which region of Pakistan is recognized as Bab-ul-Islam (Gateway of Islam)?

Sindh holds the historical title Bab-ul-Islam or Gateway of Islam as it was the first region in the Indian subcontinent where Islam was introduced. This occurred in the early 8th century when Muhammad bin Qasim led an expedition into Sindh. The arrival of Islam brought profound cultural social and economic transformations influencing language architecture and governance. Sindh became a center for Islamic scholarship trade and Sufi traditions which shaped its rich cultural heritage. The region’s strategic coastal location also enhanced its significance as a trading hub linking South Asia with the Middle East and beyond.