Living and Working in Pakistan

Why Living and Working in Pakistan?  Pakistan has the world’s sixth largest population and the second largest Muslim population.  This has led to its rich cultural heritage, diverse ethnic population and well-preserved traditions. Despite a turbulent history, Pakistan has withstood numerous invasions and has managed to preserve the national and foreign legacies which can now be seen under the form of numerous monuments and archaeological sites. Although some of the earliest human settlements emerged from the land now known as Pakistan, it is only since 1956 that Pakistan became an Islamic republic, so it is a relatively new country. In the last few years, Pakistan’s economy has been growing due to achievements in the industrial and service sectors.  All these factors make Pakistan an exciting and interesting country to live and work in.

An international assignment can be a challenging and stressful experience if one does not learn to adapt to the Pakistani way of life. Understanding Pakistani cultural rules and behaviours will reduce possible frustrations and misunderstandings. Communicaid’s Living and Working in Pakistan courses are designed to respond to the needs of international delegates by providing useful information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Pakistan.

Benefits

A Communicaid Living and Working in Pakistan course will provide you with:

• An awareness of the challenges of culture shock and strategies for coping with it
• Essential practical information to improve your experience living and working in Pakistan
• A brief overview of Pakistan’s history, economy, politics, culture, traditions, and religion as integral factors to understanding living and working in Pakistan
• An understanding of Islam and how it impacts Pakistani business culture
• Key communication tools and skills to understand—and respond to— business and social subtleties and nuances of Pakistani culture

Who should attend
           
A ‘Living and Working in Pakistan’ programme will be of benefit to you if you:

• Work on short-term international assignments or projects in Pakistan
• Are already living and working in Pakistan
• Are about to relocate to Pakistan

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Pakistan training courses are designed to meet the individual needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational demands and existing skills set.   A Living and Working in Pakistan course typically includes:

• A geographical, socio-economic and historical overview of Pakistan
• The remaining influence of the British Raj and other civilisations in Pakistan’s history
• Traditional ideas and beliefs about relationships and gender roles
• Islam and its impact on business and day to day life
• Tips to effectively communicate across cultures:  language barriers, levels of formality, verbal and non verbal cues and levels of indirectness
• Culture shock and ways to ensure a smoother transition to Pakistani culture
• Attitudes and values in Pakistani business culture: hierarchy, relationships, hospitality
• Social and business etiquette for living and working in Pakistan
• Information about safety and security in Pakistan

Approach

Living and Working in Pakistan courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide.  We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own individual context.

The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your ‘Living and Working in Pakistan’ course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Pakistan Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Pakistan trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus.  Detailed below is a sample profile of one of our Pakistani cultural trainers.

DM

DM has travelled extensively throughout her 30 year professional career and has visited more than 140 countries on five continents. 

DM was Middle East Sales Manager for a Fortune 500 IT company for several years in the 1990s and early 2000s, running a territory from a regional hub in Dubai that extended throughout the Middle East to the Afghan border, as well as to countries in North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.  She was also responsible for marketing and public relations, including print and broadcast media.

Her earlier career was spent at a major supplier of banking technology, based in London, where she opened and developed markets in the Middle East, India and Pakistan.  

She also has extensive experience working in the Asia Pacific region, during two separate phases of her career.  She was responsible for assessing and developing selected markets for a range of banking concerns in the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, which included regular and extended business travel to targeted markets, including Australia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

She has also run a sales territory in the Far East in the early 2000s, including Greater China and Korea, with regional responsibilities in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.  Her remit during this phase of her career included the establishment and expansion of multinational partnerships with global technology organisations, providing complex networking solutions and services to industries as diverse as energy, finance, manufacturing and multilevel governmental bodies.

A British/American dual national, DM lives near London.  She is a member of SIETAR and is also UK Area Coordinator of the Travelers’ Century Club, the organisation whose members have travelled to at least 100 countries.

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