Islamabad Travel Forum

I have been offered a (very intersting) job in Islamabad. I will have to make up my mind within the next few weeks.

I am a woman in my early thirties and single.

What I am most worried about (dont ask me why I share this on the internet... ) is that the expat community is mostly families with kids and that I will have a hard time building up a no-kids-social circle. I love hiking and discovering pakistan is going to be fascinating but...

I would very much apprechiate honest answers and comments!!

Cheers

There is plenty of expat community in Islamabad. Most of them are diplomats and live with their families. You can easily make social circle with local women too, both working and non-working. Women work in all sectors. You will come across highly educated women (westernized too). For expats, there are clubs and get togethers.

Islamabad comes among the top ten most expensive property markets in the world. So, residents are fairly rich. You will find all upscale products there as well. It is also the base to go to beautiful northern areas.

By the way, What will be your job?

see ..there you go...seems like youve already started making friends around here :-)

Good day,

Welcome to Pakistan.

It's the land of great people, with hospitality and the most friendliest attitude on the face of the globe, therefore
there's no need to worry about your safety.
Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, nicest place to live and work.

You'll find numerous diplomats, expats and locals as well to have a circle of friends therefore
don't worry about anything here.

If you're in plains then the history's there inshape of archaelogical sites and in north the majestic mountains
like K2, Nanaga parbat in Himalaya and karakoram.

You'd love to live here I assure you.

I welcome your queries,

Imran Schah
http://risingpakistan.blog.co.uk/

Hey ,

If you have anymore questions or concerns at all , you are most welcome to write me on my email here .

Take care ,

PTSD .

Hi, I am from US and I am living in Pakistan, Its great place and I am enjoying it. I hope you will enjoy it too.
Stev

Thansk you very much for your help already! i am currently preparing for my final interview (to be in July) and there is a lot I need to learn about our activities in Pakistan.
I am quite encouraged by what I read. I will do my best in the interview and if the offer is then confirmed, I might be indeed take it.
I am very greateful to have the possibility to get feedback through this forum!
Lets keep in touch and I will let you know how things are going.

Cheers
Nicole

i do not think there should be any problem that you will face here.if there was any there are ways to solve it.there are good tracks on the mountain where you can go and enjoy.
have anything else to ask do write me.
izmeer

Islamabad has a fairly rich crowd?! duh! what a statement to make? Since when are friends made by their social status?!

Hi nicole
what job have you been offered? i think that will have a big impact on how u r rahter than islamabad itself

its a good place i am also resident of islambad. u will enjoy ur stay me a government official ; islamabad a cool and calm place ppl are friendly . if u wanna know more do write me at nabeelam2001@yahoo or hotmail.com u can even make a call to me (0092)3335725528.pakistani ppl are friendly and compassionate.

I dont think Nicole here needs compassion of all the thingz. What she need is friendly advice and support. And dishing out your contacts on the main is so duh! seriously. :)

Nicole .. I was recently in the capital city and despite the fact that i was workin there most of my time .. i fell in the love with the city. Weather too was not that harsh from what iam used to. Ill strongly recommend Islamabad to anyone. Hope your interview goes well.

Dear newly Guest
First of all i would like to welcom you to islamabad. As u know it is the capital city of paksitan. You should not worry about any thing. You can enjoy your life along with ur job. The people are very hospitatble and caring. As for as your hiking hobby is concerend. You can fully enjoy your hikking in the Margalas mountains that is not too for away from the city. It is only a 6 or 7 km traval from the diplomatic enclave. As i mentioned you above that it is the capital city of pakistan it can alos mean in other words that it is the city of all, becasuse you can find the citizens of every nation from Europe to Asia and from Asia to Africa you can enjoy your work as we as your other curreculme activities in peaceful evironment. Set your mind and start to your journy for your new distination. Here u will find one caring
nawaz
peacelover380@hotmail.com

Hi.I m living in islamabad since 6 years.If u find any problem in any case then i would like to help u because i feel happy in doing welfare of human.After all its order of God and we should obey it.my contact number is 0300-5246738,03345113171.
Regards.

Death Angel .. I read your reply like 5 minutes ago and iam still laughing!!