Islamabad - Post Report Question and Answers

Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?

I believe so. - Oct 2023


As noted above, I would love to return when we adopt a more realistic security posture. - Jun 2022


As long as I didn't have to live on compound and we are still able to self-drive, I'd move here again easily. - Sep 2016


Yes, definitely. There was some hardship at times, but I loved living there. - Sep 2015


Probably. - Aug 2015


Yes, it's fine here right now. It worked reasonably well for me. I learned a lot at my job. - Aug 2015


If I were able to find a real job, yes. If not, no. My wife feels the same way - it's not worth the daily pain. - Apr 2014


Yes definitely!!!! - Feb 2014


Under the same conditions we had until June 2013 yes - but with the new restrictions (cannot hike anymore), I am not so sure. - Dec 2013


Totally. It was loads of fun. - Mar 2012


No. Well... maybe. Considering the options I had at the time, I'd pick it again, but I cannot in good faith recommend it to anyone. - Aug 2011


Yes - May 2011


Absolutely. I love living in Islamabad. - Jan 2010


Yes, definitely. Pakistanis are very welcoming and keen to engage. - Oct 2009


No. - Oct 2008


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