Islamabad - Post Report Question and Answers

Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?

It is really very easy to make friends, many locals consider it an honor (or a status symbol) to have expat friends. Pakistanis are very hospitable people. - Oct 2023


I made local friend for life in Islamabad; I did not expect it, but I relied heavily on a close group of local friends as my primary social and emotional support during my tour. Indian-Americans tend to face professional discrimination. - Jun 2022


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