Pakistan Expat Feed

jinnah replied to the thread Renewing shanakti card and pakistan passport on the Pakistan forum:

jinnah initially posted:

Live in UK.Am going to Islamabad whilst there want to renew outdated pakistan passport and shanakti card.Where do i do this please or do I need an intermediary.Also are Islamabad hotels cheaper on arrival to book or shall I do from UK (Amunicipal tax of 16% is added? anything else on top.My urdu is of course anglicised Thanks

jinnah replied on May 16, 2013 with:

mashallah you are very welcome

adminee posted New Expat Tip Tool on the Pakistan forum on May 14, 2013:

We wanted to send out a note to introduce our new Expat Tip Tool. It helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place! http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Or, click on "Expat Tips" on the top of any page of Expat Exchange! Also, if you would like to add a photo to your profile, you can do that now, too. Click on "My Profile" - "Photo" and upload a photo today!

Pakistan Travel Warning from the U.S. Department of State

View Full Warning

Ayeha replied to the thread WANTING TO MOVE TO PAKISTAN on the Pakistan forum:

Ayeha initially posted:

I am planning to come to Pakistan and stay for six months to see if I would like to remain their on a more permanent basis. I plan to meet with a man and see if we are compatible for marriage. I am American and reverted to Islam in August 2011. Can anyone tell me what I should pack and give me any other pertinent advice. Thanks!

Ayeha replied most recently with:

Waalaikusalam...I am planning to live in Karachi. I am going to take just some basic clothing and a few personal items that I really want to have with me. Leaving everything else behind as it would be too expensive to transport those goods. Need to find out how long I would want to be in Pakistan and then maybe have some of those items shipped to me.

MoenHassan replied most recently with:

AoA Ayesha, depending on where you are going, you can buy most of the stuff you may need everyday. But it may take you a while to discover what stores sell what imported goods etc. So probably best if you take enough of the every day stuff to get you going and then visit the local big stores. Which city do you plan to go to? Feel free to PM me if needed.

saba posted living in pakistan on the Pakistan forum:

we r living in usa for 12 yrs now ,,my husband has been offered a job in islamabad.i have my gynae and obs diploma from pakistan.can anybody tell me what is the requirement for starting a private clinic or hospital in islamabad?

saba posted living in pakistan on the Pakistan forum:

lchaimdel replied to the thread Lahore, Pakistan on the Pakistan forum:

Maurer initially posted:

I am a American . Thinking about getting married to M belove over In that area . I was wondering . How it is to Be American over there and married to a Pakistan?

lchaimdel replied most recently with:

Maurer - you are asking a loaded question. as with ANY person you meet, there are many nuances. R U talking about being arranged or getting to know someone 1st? I would say majority of marriages are still arranged, even with Pakistani's outside the country. Best if you know people there to have them look for you and set up meetings with family/woman. But no matter what, as with ANY marriage, you can love your spouse, but many different types in the family can create issues. My suggestion, go there to live for year or two THEN after you have met people, they will probably ask about your openness to marry and even try to arrange for you without your knowing it!

shumaila26 replied to the thread APPLYING FOR VISA on the Pakistan forum:

bentonbabee initially posted:

I NEED HELP PLEASE,,,,, I DONT KNOW Y BUT I HAVE APPLIED FOR MY VISA AND IT WAS DENIED.WITHOUT ANY REASON OR EXPLANATION.ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HELP IN WHAT I SHOULD OR CAN DO WOULD BE APPRECIATED.I WAS PLANNING ON MOVING TO PAKISTAN WITH MY DAUGHTER,AND TO MARRY MY FIANCE.I DID ALL THAT THEY ASKED ME TO DO AND THEY STILL DENIED MY VISA,BESIDES THE FACT THAT THEY DONT REFUND THE COST OF THE VISA FEES. I AM STILL IN SHOCK ABOUT THIS AND DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO.ANY HELP WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED,THANK U SO MUCH.

View All 11 Replies

shumaila26 replied most recently with:

After marriage you can apply marriage vise it's easy to have because one of my friend she do that and now she's living in karachi pakistan.

Jenni6478 replied most recently with:

I have extended my visa about 3 times now. The first extension was for 6 months; 2nd was for a year and my latest was for 6 months, though I could've requested 1 year or 5 years (I think you have to leave Pakistan once a year if you get the 5-year visa, but I've heard conflicting reports about that, so I'm not sure). I haven't left Pakistan since I arrived 2 years ago. I don't work. I live in a rural area and we live with my husband's family, though we did live in Islamabad for a couple months after I arrived and also are planning to move there soon. I don't speak any of the Pakistani languages. Which part of the country are you planning to go to? If you'd like, you can personal message me for privacy reasons.

shumaila26 replied to the thread American Girl in Karachi on the Pakistan forum:

daania initially posted:

Assalaamu Alaikum, I am a 24 year old American girl who is planning on moving to Karachi within the next year. My fiance lives there currently and has lived there his whole life. I was just wondering about any advice to be offered? Also are there many American women/wives in Karachi? I am a muslimah so I understand the dress and the actions, as I participate in much of that already. Just wondering if there is anything i should be aware of before moving? Jazakallah for your advice, Daania

View All 7 Replies

shumaila26 replied most recently with:

Assalam alaikum, I read your text it's good that you are moving to karachi and you know about dressing also but I want to ask personal question if you mind. The thing is that are you moving with some one or going alone because if you are going alone it will make big problem because karachi condition is not good in these days. I also try to come back home I'm not coming just because of all those things....... which area you choose for living...

aeblalock replied most recently with:

Are you in Karachi currently? I am 26 and am also moving to Karachi to marry my fiancé in early June. It would be nice to have an American friend abroad. I'm excited, despite warnings, but I am also concerned with the anti-American sentiment over there.

A reader commented on the Expat Report Having a Baby in Islamabad, Pakistan

Describe your experience giving birth there. What type of facility did you go to? What (if any) type of pain management did you use? How long did you stay in the hospital? Was it a positive experience? Etc...

I had our two children in Pakistan, but at different times. The first time I was here on a diplomatic posting, and the second I was not workig at all, but was here as a dependents of my husband, who was working. We never anticipated number 2 being born in Islamabad, but it worked out that way. I went to the Shifa International Hospital, the main one and probably the best equipped. However, I saw a private ob/gyn for the first 7 months with our first before going to the hospital doctor. With our second, I was 35 weeks when we arrived, so had most of the care at home before arriving back in Pakistan. I did not use any pain management, although it was offered and easily obtained. I had a positive experience. Natural childbirth with both, and short labours. I realise I am lucky in that sense. I stayed in hospital for 24 hours after our first was born. I stayed for about 8 hours after our second. My husband was allowed to be present for both, and for our first my mother was also there. (Continue)

View Full Report

A reader replied most recently with:

Quied-e-Azam international hospital would have been much better

A reader replied recently with:

i have problems in the uk with social servasis would it be possable to go have the baby aboard