englishmen in islamabad

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Re: englishmen in islamabad

@risc

Generally speaking Pakistanis are very hospitable. Provided you respect their culture and religious values you should not come across any problems.

I would advise:

1. Be appropriately dressed. In accordance with sharia law. For men that means dressed upto bottom of knees, sleeves upto elbows. For woman legs, arms fully covered and a scarf or something to cover hair in more conservative areas. Basically dont go out the hotel wearing shorts or alike - some will see this as disrespectful.

I really dont think thts a big deal these days
especially in big cities …
U may often see guyz in shorts and gals in Jeans-Tshirts (shorts for galz are still Unacceptable here)

@risc

2. Avoid undue travel at night. Within city is fair enough but I would avoid travelling to and from other cities/town at night. Many places notorious for road robberies.

I guess by night, u meant 1-2 am of night

@risc

3. Try to keep in places with a large number of people. This provides security. Being next to a large number of police might be a bad idea with the recent attacks on them.

he cant stay at hotel all the time

@risc

4. Avoid drinks/food from strangers. Might be spiked, you get robbed. Refusing tea can be seen by your guests as an insult. Provided it is drawn from the same tea pot as everyone else I see no reason to refuse it.

Along with rest of the usual be aware of tourist cons.

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