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
  Places
  People
 Exercises
 KEYS