Yes, both foreign and Pakistan women can often be seen traveling alone in different parts of Pakistan and working in remote regions of the country. Dressing is one’s own choice. However, it should be modest, respectful and blended with local customs which does vary from one region to the other as Pakistan has a diverse landscape housing a diverse range of cultures. In the cities, where lifestyle is comparatively modern, people wear relatively fancy, fashionable and modern dresses as compared to that in remote regions where dress code is usually modest – long shirt and loose trousers with a scarf on.
Again, dressing is a personal choice but modest dressing compatible with local culture is the ideal dress code. T-shirt and trousers/jeans can be a good combination. In Pakistan, men wear shalwar qameez (traditional Pakistani dress comprising of a long loose full sleeves shirt with loose trousers) in rural areas while in urban areas men usually wear western suits at official occasions or social events. Women in rural areas usually wear traditional dress (colorful loose long shirt and trousers) but in urban areas women dress up. Some foreigners even prefer to wear Pakistani traditional dress in Pakistan. However, wearing shorts in big cities or during trekking on the mountains away from residential areas is still OK.
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