After the Anglo–Nepalese War, some dissident Nepalese commanders and 200 troops joined the Punjab army and were warmly welcomed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Parts of the Nepali Army which had fought valiantly against Punjab were integrated into the Punjabi armed forces.

Their countrymen back in Nepal started calling them "Lahure", since they were working in Lahore.

[2][3] Nepalese doctors and medical students have been coming to Pakistan in recent years for work and further education.

Approximately, 70 Nepali students, including 40 doctors, are pursuing higher education in Punjab province alone.