Logistical Memo
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Travel Cost Reimbursement |
Your travel cost amounting to US$870 will be reimbursed to you upon arrival in Islamabad. Please retain your boarding pass and tickets/coupons
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Travel Documents |
You should keep the copies of travel documents with you because they might be required at the airport or some other place. So its better to keep a copy handy
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Boarding/Lodging |
Complementary Boarding/Lodging on twin sharing basis will be provided to you at : COMSTECH Guest house COMSTECH secretariat building 33. Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad Guest House Manager: Mr Naveed Aamer Guest House Telephone Numbers: +92-51-9220681
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Facilities Available: Phone, Fax & Internet |
Telephone extensions will be available in rooms for receiving calls, but if you want to make personal calls then you have to get calling card or if possible a local mobile SIM card. Internet facility is also available in room. You just have to connect your Laptop. Fax facility is also available in office.
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Conference Venue |
COMSTECH Secretariat Building 3rd Floor G-5/2, Islamabad
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Airport Pick / Drop |
COMSTECH will provide you service for airport transfer. Driver will be holding your name tag. Please communicate your travel plan including the flight timings to Miss Sara Riaz at COMSTECH on the following: Email: sara@comstech.org Telephone: 00 92-51- 9220681 Cell: 0092 3335620753
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Food |
· Pakistani cuisine is generally composed of meat dishes as main menu along with certain vegetable dishes. Sweet is integral part of any meal and is usually served at the end. In summers, because of vast variety of seasonal fruits like mangoes, peaches, plum, melons etc being available, sweet for any meal is fruits · |
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Dietary Requirements |
Pakistan being a Muslim country, all kind of “halal” meat is served. For vegetarians, there is a wide variety of vegetables to choose from. However if anyone has any particular dietary requirements, kindly let us know in advance
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Alcohol |
· Being a Muslim state, use of alcohol is not permissible in the country by law or religion · |
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Currency |
Pakistani Currency is called Rupee. The current exchange rate for US Dollar is 1US $ = 67 Pakistani Rupees
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Medication |
All kind of prescription & non-prescription drugs are easily available at pharmacies and drug stores throughout Islamabad
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Weather |
Summers in Pakistan starts in May and end in September and the average temperature during the month of June – July ranges between 35o to 40o Degree Celsius. This year an early Monsoon has started during month of June, therefore it normally rains at night, with the sun shining bright during the day time
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Clothing |
Because of hot and humid weather, you should bring light and airy clothing. Cotton is highly recommended for this season
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Field Visit |
You would be taken on a field visit to a hilly area, with a comparatively cooler climate as compared to Islamabad, so it is advisable to keep a light jacket with you, as it gets cold if it rains. For maximum comfort, sneakers or walking shoes are recommended
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Security |
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, with a very well-organized network of civil and military security forces which keeps the law and order maintained in the city. But it is generally advisable for foreigners not to move about very late at night
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General Information about Islamabad |
Islamabad is generally referred to as a “quite city” surrounded by lush green mountains and trees. But more recently, the city is experiencing a boom in construction, and one can see a lot of development work going on in the city with wide network of roads and highways coming up. Similarly there are many picnic spots in and around Islamabad, which are famous for their beauty and tranquility |