Asif
@SARN
Pakistani expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别
Forum posts
22
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 07 January 2014
Making new friends by Only1Bestman
[b]Hello everyone! I live in Istanbul. 陌 would like to meet with native English speakers who would like to take a coffee or a tea:) I still don't have any friends in Istanbul due to language, I speak English only and some basic Turkish ...
That's the other end of Istanbul. I hope to visit that side one of these days so would definitely ping. Meanwhile, if you happen to be around here then do let me know. Read More
Making new friends by Only1Bestman
[b]Hello everyone! I live in Istanbul. 陌 would like to meet with native English speakers who would like to take a coffee or a tea:) I still don't have any friends in Istanbul due to language, I speak English only and some basic Turkish ...
Where are you in Istanbul? If somewhere close to Beylikduzu or Esenyurt then let me know. Read More
The painfully slow process of TRC
Like many on this forum, I too have applied for the TRC in mid-December and waiting for an email/message/call to submit my documents to further the process. Considering the present situation, the process is taking 3/4 months or longer, is there a ... Read More
How's December like in Istanbul? by SARN
I'm planning to visit Istanbul in December and need to know how it is like there during December. What are the holidays and if private/gov offices working during this month of the holiday season?
@hamzi9977 @Borraro Thank you for your reply. As I'm looking into applying for the TRC mid-December, therefore, need to know that I won't be "stuck" into the process due to any long holidays that usually come towards the end of ... Read More
How's December like in Istanbul?
I'm planning to visit Istanbul in December and need to know how it is like there during December. What are the holidays and if private/gov offices working during this month of the holiday season? Read More
BRITISH BORN PAKISTANI MOVING TO PAKISTAN by traveller051216
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM ALL i am british born pakistani looking to move to pakistan ideally in or near rawalpindi. Looking to share some already expats in the areas. Thanks
No, it didn't offended me :) Let me reword it, think I didn't say it correctly. There are pros and cons of every decision. You need to note down all of them on a paper in two columns. Where you see the weight - go for it. Consider worst ... Read More
BRITISH BORN PAKISTANI MOVING TO PAKISTAN by traveller051216
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM ALL i am british born pakistani looking to move to pakistan ideally in or near rawalpindi. Looking to share some already expats in the areas. Thanks
My recommendation has nothing to do with your plan. If you have decided to make the move then it must be based on your own reasons. Hundreds come back every year, hundreds also leave every year. Read More
BRITISH BORN PAKISTANI MOVING TO PAKISTAN by traveller051216
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM ALL i am british born pakistani looking to move to pakistan ideally in or near rawalpindi. Looking to share some already expats in the areas. Thanks
Yes, I moved here almost three yeas ago. Read More
Thinking to move to islamabad
Have you been able to progress with your plans of moving to Islamabad? Read More
BRITISH BORN PAKISTANI MOVING TO PAKISTAN by traveller051216
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM ALL i am british born pakistani looking to move to pakistan ideally in or near rawalpindi. Looking to share some already expats in the areas. Thanks
Also, don't get into importing cars right away. Better to purchase what is locally available including imported used cars. This used car import is full of gray areas and shitty importers so my suggestion is to best avoid it rather see what are ... Read More
BRITISH BORN PAKISTANI MOVING TO PAKISTAN by traveller051216
ASSALAM O ALAIKUM ALL i am british born pakistani looking to move to pakistan ideally in or near rawalpindi. Looking to share some already expats in the areas. Thanks
If want to live outside the city then read about Emaar Canyon Views Islamabad where I myself living now. I myself settled here with my family so understanding what it takes. Read More
Moving to islamabad by Haiderraja
Hi to everyone. I want to move to islamabad from uk. I have 4 children 2 over 18 2 under 18. For family of 6 including rent in i8 sector what will the living cost be. One child will be going to city school. Plus I speak fluent English and read ...
I recently relocated back to Pakistan having lived in the UK and Saudi Arabia. If you are in the process of settling here then I can help with suggestions around accommodation, kids schooling and how to get started (to get settled) having done so my ... Read More
Shipment of personal effects / customs - returning to Pakistan by SARN
Hello, Just wanted to know if any one been through this experience. We are a family of four returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia. I'll be shipping personal effects from here mostly household items, books, clothes, kids toys, gaming consol, ...
@faisal.khokar - thanks for the info I already got one. Read More
Shipment of personal effects / customs - returning to Pakistan by SARN
Hello, Just wanted to know if any one been through this experience. We are a family of four returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia. I'll be shipping personal effects from here mostly household items, books, clothes, kids toys, gaming consol, ...
@alpha.one - thanks, I'll check those. Read More
Shipment of personal effects / customs - returning to Pakistan by SARN
Hello, Just wanted to know if any one been through this experience. We are a family of four returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia. I'll be shipping personal effects from here mostly household items, books, clothes, kids toys, gaming consol, ...
@alpha.one - Well, the service is provided by the company I work for - they might use Four Winds for the shipment from Jeddah. Do you think they can provide door-to-door service - or you have some other service in mind? Read More
Shipment of personal effects / customs - returning to Pakistan
Hello, Just wanted to know if any one been through this experience. We are a family of four returning to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia. I'll be shipping personal effects from here mostly household items, books, clothes, kids toys, gaming consol, ... Read More
Importing personal car into Pakistan on return
Thanks for the information. In fact you confirmed what I thought of: best to buy in PK rather than importing American cars from Saudi. Read More
Importing personal car into Pakistan on return
Is it a possibility to import personal car (bought brand new, over 4 years old, US make) into Pakistan when an expat returning from Saudi Arabia? I've been finding mix answers so not sure if it is possible. Any thought? Read More
Accomodation in zone II
I'm looking for some suggestions for a three bed (not rooms!) minimum apartment in zone 2. If you know one that is available or could recommend an estate agent or a website then that would be great. Budget is around EUR 900. Read More
Mauritius immigration program by SARN
With regards to working in Mauritius, there are three categories - investor, professional and self-employed. I find the information on the BOI site a bit confusing. For example for the Investor category it says that '聟 the business activity should ...
@bellHead - it starts making sense this way. If it is transfer of money into the country then what is the yearly revenue limit is for? Read More
Mauritius immigration program by SARN
With regards to working in Mauritius, there are three categories - investor, professional and self-employed. I find the information on the BOI site a bit confusing. For example for the Investor category it says that '聟 the business activity should ...
So, the question is - is there anyone on this forum who tried any of the three routes and was successful or is in the process? I'd like to ask how did it go and if one can explain the three requirements. Read More
Mauritius immigration program
With regards to working in Mauritius, there are three categories - investor, professional and self-employed. I find the information on the BOI site a bit confusing. For example for the Investor category it says that '聟 the business activity should ... Read More