Karachi - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
USG families are not allowed at post due to the current security situation. There are a handful of single USG employees who are single and all of the U.S. Marines are single. It is rare that USG couples are posted together in Karachi. - Aug 2015
U.S. Consulate personnel can't bring our family members. Singles and Couples generally make a life for themselves among colleagues here, with limited forays into the social scene of the city if they have friends. Alcohol is generally not sold in Pakistan (only to certain people), but that being said, at private parties, it is usually available in limited amounts. - Jun 2014
Families aren't allowed. Singles occcasionally get frustrated by the security restrictions. Tandem couples seem to have an easier time. - Mar 2013
Not good for families. If your spouse can obtain a job and therefore join you, it helps with both of your sanities. - Sep 2011
