Safety in Pakistan

[Guern]

Hi Guys

A friend has been offered a weeks work in pakistan. I should add she is female.

I have seen the FCO advise but she is keen to go.

How unsafe is it really? When they talk about secure private transport are we talking armed guards? I guess it will be in Karachi.

Cheers

Guys

[chippy63]

I spend a week at a time quite regularly in Karachi, also Lahore and Islamabad.
Stay in a decent hotel, have dedicated transport and keep your head down.
great place to visit and a lot happening on the development side.

[crewmeal]

I have travelled in the North West Frontier, visited the Afghan border, stayed in Peshawar for several weeks, also stayed in Multan, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and have to say I have not been threatened, intimidated or hassled in anyway what so ever.

On the contary I have been treated with such wonderful hospitality and friendliness. Pakistani people will do their best to make you feel welcome.

I can safely say I would go anywhere in Pakistan as opposed to some areas of Birmingham

[flash8]

Walking around some areas of Birmingham one could surmise you were actually in Pakistan... :)