Re: Moving to Pakistan..!
Maybe its different from city to city... but in Karachi those ladies who want that "independance" are prettey successful in getting it. I mean I was there for a whole year, and for a couple of months I took up internship, I was able to drive to and from the hospital (40 minute drive), of course I'd get back home by Maghrib, or just after, but I never needed anyone to be with me at all times. Same with going shopping, there were heaps of times I could just go out by my self.... it wasn't at all as restrictive as some ppl make it sound.
And for those interested, there are gyms/pools around, even segregated ones for women.
Its not really as female-oppressive as some ppl think.