Should i live in pakistan

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Much love xo Fatima 6 years ago Reply Spot on! Nailed it :'D thriftysmurf 6 years ago Are you the same Fatima who wrote this article? Sid 6 years ago Reply Have you been to Somalia? Even they have Internet and malls, may not be that great schools. Does that make them peaceful, forward thinking and progressive nation? While recognizing country only for terrorism is harsh, but lets not just paint rosy picture either, because by doing that we settle for what we have instead of looking fwd to improvise.

Oats 6 years ago I have never been to Somalia but if you think malls and internet coverage there is comparable to Pakistan, you obviously have never been to Islamabad or Lahore! Lahore is peaceful, progressing and developing like many other cities in Pakistan. There is probably more terrorism and violence in any US city than Lahore.

Sid 6 years ago Reply I second that Huge apple fan here Hassan 5 years ago Windows Mobile is the best Western societies including Britain would appreciate that. I like your article. Keep it up.

Khawaja Haris 6 years ago Reply Majority of these comments by Pakistani names which target writer approach are indians I agree with what author has written Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Such judgemental comments by so many. Such nastiness. Give the writer some respect and let her say her piece. If you have something to say why not set up your own blog and rant or bitch away.

Pakistan may not be the perfect place to live, but for many of us it is our home. Maidah Arshad 6 years ago I second you. Sid 6 years ago Then what was the point of your comment my brother? Its good and in fact more important to be good human, that was what religion was suppose to make us.

And I wish more of us in India and Pakistan realize it. Salaam and Peace bro. Muhammad Belal Asad 6 years ago Reply Saddened by the comments over here. Surprisingly Rude. Jessica 6 years ago Saddening, yes. Abdul Majid 6 years ago Reply Samsung is the worst in the Droid world. Thinker 6 years ago Reply At first I thot she Wud write something negative but as I continued,only one thing struck my mind that not every place on earth is hell or heaven, it's how u see n accept it.

Coming to her 5 year span of living in Pakistan I don't think dats lesser by any means especially wen u coming from a country like America. Like I said u will c ups n downs everywhere, in every part of d world ather khan 6 years ago Reply one of the best article written in tribune blog. Faraz 6 years ago Getting a hang of English grammar would be a great starting point in terms of evaluating articles and pronouncing them to one of the best ever published on the tribune website.

Arbaz Khan 6 years ago Reply Enjoyed Reading, but enjoyed even more the comments, people who dont even want them to be recognized are jumping to express their love or hate for Pakistan or America. Wonders of social media. Lets keep it respectable whatever your views are and dont become judges just comment. Najam 6 years ago Reply She travelled from one bubble to another. Zain 6 years ago Reply Sad but true. Just give it time. Milind A 6 years ago Reply Please.. The support the talk shows of Liaquat Ali get is an indicator of the same The killing of innocents under false complaint of blasphemy is done by the ordinary man on the street and he's not always incited by the mullah No mullah incited the killer of Salman Taseer, he unilaterally took the decision.

Milind A 6 years ago Reply "Ever so often, Pakistan girls come up with blatantly phoney stories of woman abuse to satisfy the hate agendas of their Western friends.

Ever so often, Pakistan girls come up with blatantly phoney stories of woman abuse to satisfy the hate agendas of their Western friends. I have to listen to all that in real life and be embarrassed or provide an explanation. Even though I moved to Canada as a teenager, they still expect me to be ashamed of being a Pakistani and face condescending comments.

Thank you for being a woman who "thinks" on her own. Xman 6 years ago Reply Enjoy your bubble, while it lasts.

Muhhamad Javed 6 years ago Reply Not every child has an ipod at home in Pakistan this is just limited to elite class only. Lost 6 years ago Reply Oh how cute, you think you're all American and have come to a foreign land and obviously your attempts at imposing upon everyone that you're American led to the girl in tgif being sarcastic I think not baffled And now you had to write a blog to prove that you're American Sid 6 years ago Reply So the author here is just reflecting how "She" was wrong about Pakistan.

And her excuse is that she moved to Pakistan for her husband's "job"??? You are indeed trying to defend Pakistan even though you have no political agenda. While there is nothing wrong in defending the image of the nation you love, it is admirable indeed, but it is irritating to take readers as naive enough to not get your "agenda".

And of all states I have visited and lived barring few southern states, all common americans except red necks do know that Pakistan is not full of bearded men and burqa.

They know Pakistan is not Saudi Arabia. So it still surprises me where did you live in USA to build up that false impression? Or it was just you all along who had negative impression about people of your origin and now you are just trying to blame the shift to waste for that impression.

Clap clap. Would you have been happier if she had demonized the country? For the most part, the media has portrayed Pakistan as a country full of terrorists who rape women, you don;t seem to have a problem with that. I knew Wali Khan Babar RIP personally he was one of my childhood friends we grew up together and when i saw his dead body at Abbasi Shaeed Hospital i just could not hold my emotions at that point in time, i just could not believe it had happened, the cries of the family and friends just couldn't get out of my head.

And i was left with the same point of view like the Author that WHY should i live in Pakistan, where there is no value for ur life where u dont know that u will be coming back to see ur loved ones when u leave for ur office in the morning , where there are problems of electricity, gas, water and cost of living is sky rocketing every second.

I hope i m wrong. Salman 10 years ago Reply Honestly It would have been better if writer had cast some light about her and her friend's family turmoil instead of judging Pakistan as a country I wonder, What Pakistan has to do with it as a country? Why you did not denounce the gang-wars or political fights for making this happen Target killing in karachi is happening since May 11, Leaving the country is not an option I understand your pain Le Mystique 10 years ago Reply Well done Adeel!

We are proud of you and we need more people like you! Naeem Siddiqui, Australia 10 years ago Reply Natasha, You are being too emotional, this is another problem we have as a nation, we become too emotional and start think about extreme. Its true losing a university friend in such a way is painful, I myself lost one of my beloved friend who died in bomb blast in Imam Bargah, he was much better then me in academics and I was a bit jealous of him, but the day I heard the news of his death it felt like someone punched my heart to core, he was a Shiite Muslim and I am a Sunni he always contradicted me by arguing that attack on Shiite cannot be done my Sunni Muslims its the work of foreign forces.

But I knew we have evil within which we ourselves supported and nurtured. I remember how I manage to reach to office on the next day of Benazir assassination people were looking at me like I was a nuts and I was not alone there were few others. But all these adversaries and hardship never make me think to leave the country; I have worked in Pakistan for a decent period of time and gained lots of good experience and made lots of fantastic friends.

I am in Australia because this country wanted my skills and I had an opportunity to explore my field more. I am out of Pakistan not because of security but for my profession, my success in my profession is based in Pakistan not anywhere else. Bilal 10 years ago Reply Adeel Ahmed: Agreed.. We all had jobs, I had a job with Clarksons in London, but home is home Thats why we live in this country. No, I wasn't thrown out, wasn't refused a visa, wasn't fired I just left.

Coz Pakistan is, was and always will be home. I know many people who joined the civil service and did not pay a single penny as bribe. I also know individuals in the police who are so honest that they dont have a house to live in once they retire There is good everywhere Vote for PTI This time vote for change through PTI. We have never given bhatta to anyone You need to learn how to take a stand.

And no I have no political connections, I am not a wadera, and I dont have personal baochi guards with huge moustaches and ak's. Im just a normal business man taking a stand. Media is free People say all kinds on tv to these politicians, sometimes even going over board, but they do. Stay positive brother Rather die a first-class citizen, than live as a third-class citizen.

And I lived in England for six years, so I know what I am talking about. Ghufran 10 years ago Reply i would rather say this country's people are worthy to live with.

People talk about making a difference, and most of lala land native here will tell me that if i have problems with the system i should try to change it! Coming to the point what i can do: I can't join a political party cause i dont trust anyone of them, i can not make a party cause i dont want early death to me and my family, i cannot join any civil service cause i cannot afford the bribe money required for any post, i cannot even vote, who to vote for just tell me who?

I tried to think positively believe me i tried but the patriot in me is dieing there is no hope for this country and i have the same question as the author why should i live in Pakistan?

Bilal 10 years ago Reply " Aah ko chahiye, ek umer asar hotey tak" Wali Khan Babar was a brave man and he lived a life of a Lion The day people like you stop criticizing and actually do something usefull otherthan write a pretty artical, we will have a better pakistan. There are a lot of people who are living a normal life if not the most comfortable with electricity shutouts. Ghausia 10 years ago Reply Why should I live here indeed? Because I don't have a dual nationality. Hellooo, life in Pakistan.

Doom and gloom indeed. Anoop 10 years ago Reply Get out before the West closes the door for Pakistanis. SR 10 years ago Reply I get what you are saying and agree with your point of view Natasha. Sad but true! Natasha S. Your people. Princeton 10 years ago Reply Pakistan is crumbling, and the reason for that is because all of the intelligent professionals--whom Pakistan groomed, sheltered, educated, and provided a life for--up and leave to America and Europe.

How can a country progress when it suffers such a massive brain drain? Take my parents for example. They were educated in Pakistan and their entire childhood lives were based there; but rather than staying to help their own countrymen and give back to the country that gave them so much, they came to America and help racist southerners here with their medical problems.

This is something they regret terribly. That is why you should stay in Pakistan; it needs the smartest people who can give back to it. Otherwise, it will keep declining. Ali Haider 10 years ago Reply run Jun 10 years ago Reply ofcourse Pakistan is one of the most dangerous place to live.

People who are living here are those who cant find an opportunity to escape. And don't tell me that even with a Green PP you can settle abroad.. Majid Maqsood 10 years ago Reply You mistaken and must flew abroad. Lets hope and pray that things get better soon. This reminds me of one of my friends who always says "Pakistan say Zindabhaag". The Only Normal Person Here. And I dont know what else to say. Auroch78 10 years ago Reply This is a question that a mojority of educated young pakistanis will ask in the close future.

With the economy tanking its only a matter of time before large scale brain drain happens and that might prove to be another nail in the coffine. I was crying with tears when I saw the news of Wali's death on GeoNews. Pakistan is still our country and we it's citizens, no matter where we live I feel that Pakistan has become Iraq of the recent past, we don't hear of killings and blasts in Baghdad anymore, it's Karachi where we hear of these things now.

It's the criminal politics of settling scores by giving body counts. Unless the killers of Wali and many people like him are caught and the real reasons behind the terror in Karachi are found, Pakistan specially Karachi will continue to be a very dangerous place for anyone to live in, that's the reality and we can't run away from it.

I can also relate with the feelings of other commenters on this blog, Pakistan will always remain our identity, till the day we die, there is no running away from that, infact we should be proud of it and work for to improve things in Pakistan. Many before us have given their lives for this country and many more will continue to do so Lastly, I think Wali Khan Babar would have stayed in this country and worked for it's people if he had a longer life.

As a person who has been living in Pakistan for many years I can proudly say that it is one of the most beautiful and amazing places ever that everybody should visit atleast once in their lives.. Angela says its only Indians who know how dangerous Pakistan is. All I can say is that there are areas of India that are very dangerous and some women have been raped by hotel staff even and on the beach at night.

Where there is alcohol and people not respecting dress and behaviour norms, these risks will be there. Sadly there are some nasty trolls here but it makes me happy seeing so many tourists who have been blessed in Pakistan complimenting the kind hospitable people.

If as a tourist you have respect and manners that are good and a friendly way generally your experience in Pakistan could well be one of the best experiences of travel anywhere in the world but yes do your research. Just like in certain places in this world like for example certain council estates at night in the UK, it can be dangerous. Parts of Manchester have gun crime for example and crime.

For E. If Paki savages are capable of doing all that in the UK, you can imagine what they would do to white girls in their own backyard..!!!!!! Overall, it is a very very unsafe country … and I am urging on this fact.. I am quite surprised.

Please take that back I am Indian, though I definitely will not watch you insult Pakistanis like this Every country has its own past and I am sure that people from yours would have done deeds much worse and repulsive than those few Pakistanis How would you like if I start to generalise in your country like that?

Pakistan is civilised and that is a fact. You need to get off your high horse and realise how you have shamelessly criticised an entire community for the crimes of just a select few And you act as if all Christians are innocent.

You know what happened in the mosque in New Zealand, how one Christian killed so many Muslims in broad daylight? Nobody is completely innocent and admitting that is the only way to progress The British caused suffering to India and Pakistan too under their colonial rule for more than years Does that mean that all British are monstrous savages?

We will welcome you please search videos in YouTube travellers and realize Pakistan hospitality thank you. Exactly right picture you created in the minds of people. The safity concers are now very rare but still in some areas near Afghan border. Pakistan is safe nothing wrong with my country and i felt lucky that is was born there with Almighty grace i am 25 years business graduate.

I went twice in , spent 3 months there 2 months in aug sept and a month in feb. I visited peshawar, rawalpindi, islamabad and spent a few weeks in lower and middle swat.

I also spent a good month in chitral and it was amazing, wonderful people, but try to blend in and be relaxed. The people treat you as their honoured guests and are truely great, so friendly and I have so many nice memories. Bahrain in mid swat was the only place I felt was different but mingora and lower swat we stayed with a wonderful gentleman who really was the nicest guy who went out of his way to make us so welcome in a lovely big place by a metal bridge near madhan I think.

God bless him and the lovely kind people who I grew close to, some of the nicest people I have ever met. Ive been very upset especially with evil piticians, who are a law unto themselves and I dont vote because they are all bad whether conservative, labour, liberal. I do however protest against war and write to parliament and said that they should be executed for war crimes.

Many of us in the UK and other countries hate war and these evil corrupt criminals who cheat lie, kill and so much evil. I really appreciated not being judged like them because of my passport and I am class conscious and pakistani people are really top class some of the best people you will meet anywhere. Thank you pakistan from my heart, I feel so blessed thanks to you. Thank you to the lovely afridii elder who was so kind showing us around peshawar.

We called him Papa. Such a good man. Big thank you to him and the kind hospitality shpwn to us by the great tribal area people. It was a joy to share these great times with you and I have never stopped thinking about this it was so special. A BIG Thank you. Pakistan is a safe place. Actually the enemies of pakistan are creating such an enviroment to destroy the image of pakistan as an islamist terrorist state. They use the people to do terrorist attack.

It is no so that terrorist attacks dont only happen in pakistan or islamic states it also happen in other countries but why the world blame only islam for it what about the terorist attacks on mosques by christians or hindus why they dont called terrorist why hindu extremist parties are not blamed for destroying mosques and killing and raping women why america not blamed for attack on iraq syria afghanistan why other countries doing such involved in bombing innocent people projecting them terrorist.

Remember this life is not eternal we have to face God Almighty who is only one yours and mine he does not permits you to take any life for our worldly benifits He is watching over every one we all are son and daughters of Adam and Eve we are created not to kill each other please think no religion taught terrorism and no religion followers can be terrorist but the people who use religion for promoting terrorism it could be any one a christian or a hindu or jew or muslim but once he do terror activity he is out of that religion killing our brother and sister as we are children of Adam and Eve for worldly benifits can not justify any one.

And no religion can be labelled as terrorism promoting because every religion and prophet sent to us by God does not preach terrorism!! I am a American and I went to Pakistan 3times alone as a female solo trip.. They treated me like a queen.. I loved the northern part of Pakistan and all the cities…. I had a lot of fun.. Other people and countries have just been blaming an saying things that Pakistan is not safe it is a terrorist country..

But its not.. Its a beautiful Country.. I am an American woman who has been living in Pakistan by myself for over five and a half years. I travel everywhere without any security.

I have lived in Hyderabad but am currently resuding in Karachi. I am from Pakistan and I am 32 years old if Pakistan was not safe then I am supposed to be killed till now. I am safe and I travel safely till now I have never met any terrorist. Fortunately, I have also had the opporunity to live and work in a couple of dozen of them including for example, Syria and Yemen.

Especially interesting to me was the informaton on Pakistan as I have a firm invitation to work in Balochistan for a couple of years based in Quetta……. Please stop writing such articles …. There are more British Indians than British Pakistanis and yet Pakistanis do far more raping and trafficking in Britain, only God knows what happens in Pakistan. How come Indian people know that their neighbouring country is dangerous?

Have you ever been there? Have you ever encountered any incident yourself? How many of Indians went to Pakistan and died? Hundreds of people from India visit Kartarpur Gurdwara in Pakistan daily, ask them how they are being treated in Pakistan, then you will know that how safe a country can be.

I been Pakistan im married to Pakistan man. But now i have to go Nowhere. Him and his familey keep saying its safe for me and thay think it is. I dont know what do you people think about Pakistan?? Its totly safe for you,we know value of the guests,and now you are our sister, I hope you not forget make a documentary about Pakistan, and please show everyone real face of the Pakistan.

My husband is from Kalanjar district. As i said thay keep saying no one will touch me. Ill be safe. Hi Barbara, I am from Pakistan and also a Pashto speaking person. I am living in Europe but visit Pakistan regularly. It will not be fun coz no Partying and drinking? Do you think people need to party or drink to have fun? You need to grow up, please. Just got back from Swat Valley and Northern Areas of Pakistan — still missing these truly fantastic valleys and regions.

Recent security issues have left a mark of concern for those who may wish to go back to these natural and historical locations. I personally found people of Swat valley extremely hospitable and eager to show you around the kind of places not many have yet experienced. Hi John, thanks for your feedback man! I am glad you enjoyed Swat Valley! Yes, I also found Swat Valley to be very peaceful and pleasant to travel around. I think it is a slightly volatile region and that is why I decided to classify it as sensitive.

Actually, when I went there in April , they would not allow me to get in unless I had the phone number of a friend. Now, the situation has changed. The army has restored peace in every part of Swat valley and they have handed over the administrative control to police.

If the district administration provides you escort, it is just for your safety and for clearing the road during traffic jams.

Just come and enjoy the breathtaking views of Swat valley. Many Thanks to my Army for improving the overall security situation and love you for promoting this beautiful country to the world.

I am from Pakistani Kashmir. To be honest Pakistani kashmir is safer than even Islamabad. Secondly Gilgit undoubtedly is beautiful but nothing can match beauty of Kashmir. Just search google. Mughal Emperor Jahangir called it paradise on earth in verses of persian poetry. Gilgit infact is historically a part of Kashmir.

Hi Adees, thanks for sharing your opinion but can I ask if did you even read the post? Manny Khan. But you are a muslim sir. Muslims will always be welcome in Pakistan as Pakistan separated to be an Islamic land. Khalid Malik Cambridge. I know relatives of a christian friend in Pakistan have witnessed incredible injustices committed against them. Welcomed by all the Pakistanis, and treated with respect. And, even at border control, after I had been to India, they were welcoming.

I was wondering how you managed to get around with your Visa application here. For European visas, the website states you need a Letter of Invitation. Hi Pierre. Each embassy has its own rules regarding the LOI. As per the itinerary, in the unlikely case, your embassy requires it, just say an approximation. Well said Joan, Tourists from all over the world are very much welcome here but one must be having related personal identification documents as the security check ups have been beefed up in many regions considerably to make tourism enjoyable and secure.

Did you come to Pakistan and Some Pakistani attack you with guns,grenades blah blah blah!!. I am an Indian and would love to visit. Sadly I am a Hindu as well. Hindus are the most persecuted groups in Pakistan thats what we hear so we dont know if we go will be in danger? Pakistan deems hindus as pagans. Almost all Pakistani I have met have told me to never visit Pakistan. I just wanna know if I am a sole hindu woman traveller will I return back to my land?

As, before division of India, we have been living in Sindh with different ethnic and religious people all in peace. No any native Sindhi people hate any person due to religion. Still we love all humanity. The problem was started when many Muslim people migrated from India to Pakistan from to and also later on majority of them came to Sindh specially Karachi and Hyderabad might be to date, they people promoted such things that Pakistan is created for Muslims only, and they had started killing Hindus in Sindh that time, we the native Sindhi people, tried a lot to protect them, but we could not save many Hindus from those cruel Muslims who were trying to push Hindus from Sindh, as they wanted to occupy the houses, businesses, farms, etc left by Hindus, and they succeeded in that up to some extent.

But, due to the ideology of Sindh for tolerance and peace, now they Migrated Muslims might still contempt Hindus in their mind, but they do not do any physical harm to Hindus in any way. So, I would conclude that, you can safely travel though Karachi to Sukkur All cities of Sindh province you will meet many native Hindus who are still here.

Specailly, in lower Sindh, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tharparker there are many native Hindus you can come and enjoy travel. We Pakistani protect our guests with everything we have people of all cast and creed all welcome in our beautiful home.

And yes you will return with a life changing experience. Hi,I am from Pakistan. I think I can help you in this matter. Itbis true that some really close minded people have continually killed people of other religions. Just so you know not all people are like them. I hate people who persecute people of other religions as Pakistan was made for freedom of religion. I dont know about other people in my country but i simply respect every religion, the younger generation is like that but you see there is alot of diversity in beliefs abut life and religion all over pakistan so i cannot guarantee that pakistan is throughout safe for hindus.

You might have some idea about this like in India there must be people who are like Muslims are horrible and some are like they rae muslim ,so what? Hi Kshiti I know a person who is form India and is Muslim. He lives in Europe and keep visiting India. He told me that he always wanted to visit Pakistan but once he got a Pakistani visa at his Passport, India would not let him and his family live peacefully and God knows what would happen to them.

But I hope you get to visit Pakistan and trust me you will return to your land safe and sound. Your blog is spot on except for the piece about Karachi being unsafe. People outside Karachi make the same mistake as the people outside the country who know Pakistan only from news have the perception about the country. Karachi is as unsafe as much as Lahore, Islamabad or any other city in Punjab or Sindh. People tend to forget that Karachi is one of the biggest cities in the world with 2nd most population of over 20 million residents.

The high crime rate that you mentioned mainly comprises of mobile phone snatching incidents which has also reduced drastically after the operation 2 years ago. There are some areas on the outskirts of the city where it isnt safe at night, but that is true for all the biggest cities in the world with some pockets with high crimes. But by and large the city area is problem free which is evidenced by the fact that you can see families eating out on the streets, even at AM in the night.

The city never sleeps which is unlike any other place in Pakistan. Since the city residents are so diverse from different cultures, it is also the most tolerant city towards females and minorities while majority population is well educated and people from all over Pakistan are equally represented everywhere.

Karachi is hugely misrepesented in media as almost all the main media houses are from Karachi and any small incident here like a traffic jam is blown all over our media 24 hours whereas due to limited presence in the rest of country, the news from Pakistan mostly comprises that of Karachi.

However, personally speaking, after living here in Karachi all my life and travelled to many cities around the world, I can safely say that the main city area is one of the least dangerous places around the world even for foreigners, especially when you compare it to other popular destinations that are quite dangerous yet are far more popular.

Excuse me be in ur limit Pakistan is a safe country and getting out at night is dangerous due some animal Secondly wearing local is not important bcz u r there 2 represent ur Identity. Things have been changed and nowadays it is one of the safest countries to travel.

I think there is a need to edit the article. Sport is a great way to bring down barriers and I know cricket runs in the blood of many Pakistani people as it does for me. If anyone could give me information on this would be appreciated.

If anyone living or traveling to Pakistan in Feb-Mar please let me know as would love to meet up! I just visited Swat and other areas near Swat. There is nothing ab normal there. Everything is safe for tourists. Please stop creating conspiracy theories against Pakistan. I am planning to visit my fiance in August who lives on Peshawar. So to speak LOL.

I feel lots better. Many thanks from the UK. You are right, there is nothing Abnormal in Swat and Peshawar,…i. Pakistan is a peaceful country. Dont say anything about pakistan. The people who have not visited will always think negative.

Who are you to call us PAKI. You are not allowed to do that.