Travel influencer raises concern: Where are the women in Islamabad?

• The influencer shares a reel of Islamabad's public spaces, highlighting the 1:50 ratio of women.
• The post highlights Islamabad Airport, markets, and tourist spots.
• Some criticize safety and cultural environment, while others offer explanations.

A travel influencer's recent visit to Islamabad sparked a social media conversation about women's visibility in public spaces across Pakistan. Sharing a reel on Instagram, the influencer showcased various parts of Islamabad, but the notable absence of women in these public areas quickly became the main talking point.

She captioned the post, "HELLO ISLAMABAD. The ratio is 1:50 everywhere we go in this city. Something we noticed immediately as we landed... where my sisters at?" The video highlights Islamabad Airport, bustling markets, and various tourist spots in the city.

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The post quickly went viral, with users flooding the comments section with mixed reactions. Some raised concerns about safety and the cultural environment, while others offered explanations for the situation.

One user wrote, "The place looks very unsafe," while another commented, "What do you expect in a country where a girl was shot for going to school, and some call it Western propaganda."

The video has received over 168k likes, 20k reactions, and more than 70k reshares on Instagram.

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