- Front Matter
- Chapter 00
- Pakistan
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
- A Nation of Nations
- Geography
- Climate
- People
- A Brief History
- Boundaries and Confl ict
- Politics
- Government
- The Economy
- Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
- Family Ties
- The Feudal System
- Multilayered Identities
- Religion
- Honor and Shame
- Hospitality and Generosity
- Tolerance and Prejudice
- Attitudes to the Outside World
- Attitudes to Success
- Work Ethic
- Attitudes to Time
- Attitudes to Education
- Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
- The Islamic Year
- Seasonal Festivities
- Literary Activities
- Weddings
- Celebrating at Home
- Family Visits
- Funerals
- Folklore and Superstition
- Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
- Friendship
- Making Conversations
- Not so Private
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Invitations Home
- Giving and Receiving Gifts
- Dating
- Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
- Housing
- Family Living
- Rishtaydari —Keeping Up with Relatives
- Privacy and Taboos
- Growing Up in Pakistan
- Further Education
- Love and Marriage
- Mashvara and Naseehat
- Chapter 06 TIME OUT
- Eating Out
- Food and Drink
- Sports and Games
- Cultural Activities
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Sightseeing
- Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- Visas
- Arrival
- Getting Around
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
- Business Culture
- “Through Proper Channel”
- Arranging a Meeting
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Decision Making
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Disputes
- Corruption
- Foreign Businesswomen
- Colleagues
- Managing Disagreement
- Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
- Language
- Manners and Body Language
- Humor
- The Media
- Telephone and Internet
- Mail
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Exercises
- KEYS