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Quetta truckstand I visited this truck stand in Quetta. Truckers in South Asia, including India and Pakistan, are considered "high risk groups" in terms of HIV/AIDS. Often they are away from their families for months at a time, engaging in unsafe sex. (Of course, many Pakistanis are in denial: "We are good Muslims here in Pakistan; we don't behave 'immorally'.") <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
The cleaning boys These boys work on the trucks that criss-cross Pakistan. They are used to clean/maintain the trucks but also serve as "companions" to the truckers who often don't see their families for months at a time. Sometimes, the truckers even "switch" the boys in order to "try something new"...Of course, it doesn't happen to everyone but it is quite often the norm. <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Me and truckers I got to speak to these truckers in Quetta. They have no access to health care and this is their greatest need. <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Women in Karachi slum Here I am with a group of women who take part in a community program to educate other women and families about basic hygiene and reproductive health. They may be poor but they are full of spirit and motivation (not to mention hospitality!) <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Children of Swat When I went skiing up in the Swat Valley, we bought some tea from the father of these kids. Five minutes after I'd asked for their picture a truck full of young Pathans (ethnic group from NWFP area) stopped and one guy asked, all giggly, if he could take OUR picture. At first I hesitated thinking, argh, I don't want to be their foreign trophy...but then I realized, hey, didn't I just use these kids as a trophy, in a way? I put the shoe on the other foot and willingly acquisced to being photographed! :) :) :) <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Polo! I think polo and cricket rule Pakistan! This match took place in Rawalpindi, a 15 minute drive from Islamabad. Most of the time, I couldn't really follow what was going on in the game except for when they came up close like in this shot. <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
After skiing... It was like being on top of the world! <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Friends... Here I am with a friend from Islamabad - she's English, not Pakistani ;o) <center><hr size=1 width=65%></center> |
Knackered! Last picture taken after a weekend of attempting to ski down Pakistan's only certified ski slope and after an afternoon of antique furniture shopping. Go to the <a href="http://www.tribalmax.com/y urtfurnishings/swatfurniture.html">Tribal Max</a> site for examples of much sought after furniture from the Swat Valley! ("Sought after" at least from the perspective of ex-pats in Pakistan...Pakistanis usually buy the newer versions, but of course us foreigners: the more ethnic and authentic, the better!) Anyway, I'm going off on a tangent... |
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marvelous_girl Tue May 5, 2009 16:46 UTC hi its mahreen i really wish some day whole world realise what u hav realise about pakistan.i really likd ur comments.pakistan z really a place 2 liv in | Fudge Wed Nov 7, 2007 16:52 UTC hi Laurina, Glad to read of your exp in pakistan. I too enjoy travelling in the northern areas. There seems to be steady stream of VTers who love travel to pakistan. I shd compile them! :) | NasirMahmood Sat Feb 12, 2005 09:28 UTC Thank you for your comments--they were very nice and appreciated! I like your pages as well--I'll definitely have to return back here and read them more carefully.-Nasir... Happy Traveling in Pakistan) | dsantosh Thu Dec 30, 2004 05:36 UTC Many many happy returns of the day. Wishing you a happy birthday and great and happy New Year . May this new year bring you wonderful travels as well as happiness. Greetings from India. |
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