Moving to Pakistan From UK.

[queen_24]

Re: Moving to Pakistan From UK.

@Legern

wow, does not seem like Pakistan is a very favoured place at the moment.

Which of you guys actually live in Pakistan? I seem to get the feeling from some of the replies that some of you advising against the move actually do not live in Pakistan yourself? You would have most likely heard and know things just like me. I really wanted input from those that live there permanently and know the ins and outs and the problems of everyday village life there.

Oh and I would not be winding up everything in the UK, I would still come here, but I’d be living there most of the year, and Yes family are OK with this so long as it will be safe enough, hence why I’m trying to find out. Things like no electricity for hours I can live with and do not worry me much, and whilst I would have a motorcycle, I do not plan on keeping a car, it’s not a necessity especially when you can hire a car occasionally when you need to from within the village. Remember I am planning to live working the land, not move to the city, get a job etc. A bit old fashioned style.

Yes living with the people is a nuisance, I mean all the gossip and everyone in the village knows things like who you did not lend your car to etc, but even that I am willing to put up with so long as it is safe. I am not new to living in Pakistan, I have lived there for a couple of months at a time before, so have a rough idea of the lifestyle and people there. My only real concern is safety. Is it truly a big risk for westerners to come and settle there in terms of safety?

yes… and some of us who don’t live in Pakistan are living abroad due to the situation of the country. Some of us who have advised you to stay in UK are not born and bred in UK USA…but have lived their huge part of life in Pakistan. I am an example. Its just been two and a half year to me since im here in UK..I miss my family, I miss the occasions too and I come from the city of lights..but… I know I can’t decide to go back… the situation is no more the same.

my own BIL is a British born. He decided to go back and settle in Karachi. He said the same… fluctuations/electricity is not an issue for me… lol… he ran back to UK in just 2 months… his words… life is such a Hell here in Pakistan… aaplog bijli k baghair rehte kese hen… aur garmi esi qayamat khezz!
I went back on vacations and I had lived just a year here… I was so addicted to the atmosphere and weather that I literally felt like burning inside…then no electricity…if generator then no air conditioner etc etc… you said you have lived almost your entire life here… that’s why we all suggested you accordingly but seems like… you didn’t like it

Phir bhi, if its just safety issue, then a relative of mine went back to Pakistan permanently last year, and was robbed after 2 days, they had taken the v v big amount and the news was published in a paper too.