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What coach / bus service is available from Islamabad to Mirpur?

How much ?

Can i get horse ride without membership? N please any link about the tandem flight in paragliding ?

Hi all! I have a potential opportunity to work and live in Islamabad and wanted to get some information about furnished apt/studios (doesn't need to be in the sectors as F6 as I heard its quite expensive there). As a non-Pakistani female, would it be difficult to find a place to rent? Cost of Accomodation / utilities? Food cost? Basicaly, how much is it realistically to live i.e food, electric, gas, water, internet, telephone... Whats the least amount you would need as a salary? Any information/comments/advice would be appreciated :)

Note: I dont know if this question is inappropriate to ask in a travel forum, if so, then moderators can delete this post. I have taken admission in Computer Science at FAST islamabad, FAST is located in Sector H-11/4 and I will be living in Sector F-8/3. I want to know about the situtation of Public Transport in Islamabad? How much will a Taxi Cost, Pick and drop from the university? do any public vans,wagons, buses run in the city? if so, how much will it cost and will their route be from f-8 to h-11?

Me and my wife are arriving Islamabad airport at 4am. Want to know, if there is any bus service from the airport to Islamabad Daewoo or Rawalpindi Daewoo bus stations. If not what will be an aprox cost for a taxi. We have to travel to Lahore on the same day. Is it safe to take a taxi ! Please write in details.

Has anybody visited Khanpur Dam ? I am interested in visiting Water sports in Khanpur Dam

i want to arrange an outdoor lunch for my sister birthday.i want to give her surprise treat by arranging all decoration outside with family members...so please guide me which hotel offers outdoor arrangement at islamabad....i will be very thankful to you.........

we want 4 boat on rant base

Hello, I have the opportunity to go to Islamabad with my husband and my 6 month baby .. but I am hesitating due to the security context. I wonder if I can walk in parks with my child, go to the restaurant, have a "normal" life there. Do you know if a lot of expatriates are living there with their family ? Is it easy to find nannies ? Thank you

I want exact location of China market in sector F-6 islamabad. Sub sector and street number. Thanks in advance

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Pakistan Zintabad! Hello everybody, I have a question about necessary connection times at the Islamabad Airport from an incoming intl. flight to a domestic/national flight within Pakistan. Are 2 hours enough to disembark, passportcontrol, receiving luggage and getting an ongoing flight within Pakistan? Thanks a lot, Chris

Hi All, I will be going to Islamabad for half a year for work related trip. The accommodation and transportation has already been arrange. I'm a fairly independent person, so going out alone should be ok for me. I prefer not to make judgment of a place unless I have gone there and see it with my own eyes, but my colleague has been to Karachi has advised me to not go out alone. And that I must have someone to accompany me and that it is better for me to stay in rather than go out as it is not that safe. So for all of you guys, who is living or gone to Islamabad give a clear picture of the safety especially to a single women. Is it fairly safe just like in any city in the world for me to out alone to shop, visit museum, go for a hike and etc's. As it would be a waste for me to go to Pakistan but do not enjoy/experience/see the real deal. Btw, aside from that. As I'm from a no-winter season country. Is it very cold during the November to January? And also what is the recommended appropriate attire/cloth to wear in Islamabad. Thanks in advance

hi, i read on the internet that the rose and jasmine garden is being renovated. is it closed to the public during this time? i read somewhere it was going to take 3 months :( and i'm going to be there in october.

when was the faisal masjid build and who build it too.

hi can any 1 help me please, i would like 2 know where can i shop for to find wall hanging tapestry and indian bedding from islamabad?

Did anyone know how long it takes to obtain an India Tourist Visa in Islamabad? and How much? Thanks!

I am going to Islamabad and need to say in a hotel for 9 days - what are the daily typical rates for a hotel? Marriott? holiday inn?

Hello every one ! I ve a very naughty chick in islamabad living in a hostel. Sometime she doesnt like to eat at hostel's mess so she has to fast. (I mean cosmetic fasting LoL...!) Can someone please tell me about resturants and hotels in Islamabad where I can pay for her in advance so that whenever she doesnt want to eat at mess she can call them for a delivery. Here in uk we have this system. Actually we purchase vouchers by paying in advance and whenever we want we use them. I ll highly be grateful to the friend who ll help me.

So I have heared that there will be openning soon a new restaurant in Jinnah, called Drumstick! Is it true?! If so, cant wait to go!

Hello All, I want to go to North Pakistan + Azad Kashmir between last week of Dec & end of Jan 2008. If anybody else is going alone like me, we can go together and can have a nice time. My main stay will be in Mirpur (Azad Kashmir) in my home town but I am planning to explore North of Pakistan ... Muree, Kaghan, Naran, Saiful Malook, Shogran. I am flexible and can change the dates/places to visit if my companion wants to see different places. Please get back soon, I want to fly asap before my holidays run out. I am flying from Birmingham to Islamabad .. again, can arrange it so that it suits both of us ... Thanks

did the emergency state in pakistan effect islamabads night life? and if it did how?

Salam Aleikum, I am coming from France in Europe and soon going to get maried in Islamabad. I would like to go with my wife one week in a cute place after the wedding. Of course I am looking for a nice and secure where there is not much people if possible. Calm hotel with things to visit. Period is mid november. Can someone advise me a great place for this ? Where should I go? Thank you all for your help

i'm going be moving to islamabad this summer and just had a few questions i wanted to ask i am thinking of sending my kids to Oak School and city School and just wanted to know if anyone knew the schools were any good? or had kids at the school or knew a good school? the kids age are 2, 8, 11 and 12 i also wanted to know what the quality of the houses are like in islamabad and if you are allowed to build your own swimming pool in the back garden? Another question was is there any gyms or activities to do for kids and adults? i would be very greatful for any infomation regarding there matters above.

hi i was wondering if any one knew about oak school or city school if they are good schools for my kids ?

Hi I have a young family and I am hoping to relocate to Islamabad in the near future. Can anyone give me any advice on where the best schools are in the capital and information on fees and what the average fees are in Pakistan. I am also worried about the healthcare aspect so any tips on good health centres/clinics would also be appreciated. Also where would be a good place to meet new people and expats with families. Thanks

I need phone number/name and address of some clean reasonbly priced guest houses close to Rawalpindi High Court/Ayub Park/Bahria Town/Lalazar Area. Thank you

Who has a dentist they recommend here? Doesn't need to have a fancy office or equipment just needs to be skillful and caring. Thanks so much! Here is a joke for you. My office has enrolled us in a new dental plan, it's called "chew on the other side" :D

Hi We are British ex-pats who are thinking of returning to live in Pakistan in the near future. we have two young children and I am worried about the issues of kidnap and ransom in Pakistan as I have heard a lot of this happens,also whether we will be able to fit in. Can anyone tell me what it is like living in Islamabad and how good the amenities and services are. Generally in the UK we are seeing negative issues coming out of Pakistan however I am trying to be open minded and positive in the light of the problems facing Pakistan in general. Any advice is appreciated. Thankyou

I need to seek advice and comments from those of you who have been to Hunza by road. I am planning to go to Hunza with my family by car on Karakoram Highway on 2nd june inshallah.Since no night time driving is in our plan, our first night stop shall be at Besham where we expect to reach in 10 hours...leaving Lahore by 7 am and travelling on M2, reaching Islamabad interchange within four hours, Abottabad in another three hours and then Besham (three hours more) before sunset inshallah. My original plan was to spend the second night at Chilas but I have learned that Chilas is 5 hours from Besham and Gilgit is another three hours from Chilas.So now I assume we can reach Gilgit from Besham before sunset even if we don't stop at Chilas and after spending the second night at Gilgit, we can drive to Karimabad the next day inshalah.Does it sound workable? How is KKH in the month of June...landslides? I have learned there are bandits robbing cars and other private vehices in Kohistan region...any idea of current state of affairs regarding that? It is not possible to drive our cars in to China but can we drive past Sost and upto Khunjerab Pass? Or we cannot drive beyond the customs check post at Sost? Any hotel recommendations in Karimabad?---neither the budget class nor a five star...just a good, moderate one. We plan to leave our car at some place in Gilgit and fly to Skardu and back.Any comments? Flying to Gilgit from Islamabad and back could be less time consuming but that way we won't be able to experience KKH. I will be grateful for any guidance that anyone can provide from their first hand experience.