hanash_1986
Pakistani expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
18
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration: 02 July 2010
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Moving to Pakistan by natasha909
Hi everyone. I am new to this site and just wanted some friendly advice about moving to Islamabad. I have lived in england all my life and was wondering if it would be nice to move to Pakistan. Somebody who has moved from a diffrent country to ...
Azam, you are 9 months late, she has probably settled in already and satisfied with what Pakistan has to offer. plus there is no place in the world where you wont find problems. its just that you have to take things positive. btw where are you ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Islamabad by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Islamabad ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Lana!!! If you can delay it a couple of day I will be in Islamabad. I am planning to come by the end of this week. I can help in organizing the meetup as well. Haris Read More
Do and don't in Pakistan by expat.com
Are you living in Pakistan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Pakistan? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Pakistan? Thanks!
well... i dont know much about hasilpur(i think this is the place where you would be staying) but if you are in any big city, you can wear whatever you feel like, dress modestly is the key... and you already know how to deal with stupids... Read More
Do and don't in Pakistan by expat.com
Are you living in Pakistan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Pakistan? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Pakistan? Thanks!
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Do and don't in Pakistan by expat.com
Are you living in Pakistan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Pakistan? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Pakistan? Thanks!
why should a women have to wear a vail to stop men staring at her. When i was there the first time i was on roof off the house enjoying the sun and was stared at by men from 2 roofs away, i ignored them but they still stared...so after 10 mins i ... Read More
Cost of Living in Islamabad by robina
How much is it realistically to live i.e food, electric, water, internet, telephone a/c units..oh and a washing machine.. I don't trust outsiders in my home in the UK let alone in another country so don't want to have to employ help unless I really ...
Internet and telephone is really cheap need not to bother, electricity is very expensive. In summers expect to get electricity for less than 12 hours a day as pakistan is facing a real power shortage. Better add a good Power generator/ UPS in your ... Read More
Living in Pakistan by expat.com
You are living in Pakistan, or you used to live in Pakistan. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Pakistan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Guess what??? You have a bigger challenge this summers. Pakistan is facing a lot of power problems. Scheduled power shutdowns is every alternative hour, but you end up getting electricity even less than 12 hours a day. Make sure the place you ... Read More
Moving to Pakistan by natasha909
Hi everyone. I am new to this site and just wanted some friendly advice about moving to Islamabad. I have lived in england all my life and was wondering if it would be nice to move to Pakistan. Somebody who has moved from a diffrent country to ...
Hello Natasha. I am from Islamabad but I live and work in UAE. I have many colleagues who were working with me in Abu Dhabi and have moved to Islamabad because of work. Before moving they were very worried about the situation, but now when I meet ... Read More
Public transportation in Islamabad by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Islamabad ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
I would never recommend anyone to use public bus/vans or common taxis as they are overcrowded, stink badly and very unsafe(by unsafe i mean driving safety although no security issues). If you don't have a car, your best option is to call a metro - ... Read More
Expats currently in ISB? by Kayaker804
I am in Islamabad on a temporary stay for work and was wondering if any other subscribing expats are interested in meeting for dinner sometime this week. Let me know if anyone is interested and / or has any suggestions.
Hi Kayaker and all, I work/live in UAE but I keep visiting Islamabad regularly. Let me know if you come to Islamabad again and needs company. I would love to be the host. Read More
New members in Abu Dhabi? who are you? by expat.com
Welcome on ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ! :) Did you recently register on ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ? Did you recently arrive in Abu Dhabi? Since how long are you living in Abu Dhabi? Let's get acquainted! What brought you in UAE and more particularly to Abu Dhabi? What are your ...
Hi all I am 24, an engineer by profession working in AD for the last 10 months. I am looking to make friends outside work with whom i can go out for drink over the weekend. Read More