truly speaking, in any islamic country, specially talking about pakistan, women can't live alone. there has to b sum1 with her. sum mehram, who can save her from the social elements working outside. in islam women have to b in the custody of either father or brother or husband. on this basis, it is noteworthy that if they live alone, how broadminded the area is, she has to face the male-chauvanism which doesn't permit women to live alone.