Asif
@SARN
Pakistani expat in Türkiye
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22 posts
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 07 January 2014
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Making new friends by Only1Bestman
Hello everyone! I live in Istanbul. İ 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
Hello everyone! I live in Istanbul. İ 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 by khizerhk
Hi Guys, i was born in pakistan and i can read n write urdu and speak punjabi as well .. my family moved to hong kong in 1996 and we have been living here since then.. I have visited many places in Europe, middle east , many parts of china and uk ...
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