Video: Travel Influencer Questioning Absence Of Women On Islamabad Streets Sparks Debate
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In the comments section, while some users expressed concerns about safety and the cultural environment, others tried to explain the gender imbalance in the city.
A travel influencer's recent trip to Islamabad has sparked a discussion online about the noticeable absence of women in public places in Pakistan. Taking to Instagram, the influencer, who goes by princesapolynesia on social media, shared a reel showing various parts of Islamabad, including the airport, busy market areas and popular tourist destinations. However, what stood out most in the clip wasn't the city's beauty, but the women's stark absence in public places.
"HELLO ISLAMABAD. Ratio is 1:50 everywhere we go in this city. Something we noticed immediately as we landed... where my sisters at?" the influencer wrote while sharing the clip.
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