Published 10:59 IST, October 18th 2024
WATCH: Travel Influencer Sparks Debate on Women's Visibility in Islamabad After Viral Post
The influencer shared a reel on Instagram capturing various parts of Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and was surprised to notice the absence of women.
Viral Video: A travel influencer's recent experience during her trip to Islamabad, Pakistan , has gone viral , sparking widespread conversation about the presence and visibility of women in public spaces.
The influencer shared a reel on Instagram capturing various parts of Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan , and was surprised to notice the absence of women in public spaces.
The footage showed only men at the Islamabad airport, in busy market areas, and at various travel attractions throughout the city.
She captioned the post: "HELLO ISLAMABAD. Ratio is 1:50 everywhere we go in this city. Something we noticed immediately as we landed... where my sisters at?"
The video gained significant attention and received mixed reactions. Some expressed concerns about safety and the cultural environment, while others attempted to provide explanations for the phenomenon.
One user commented, "The place looks very unsafe," while another said, "What would you expect in a country where a girl was shot for going to school, and these blind religious people call it Western propaganda."
Another user pointed out, "It's not funny that these women are basically prisoners in their own homes," highlighting the restrictions many women face in certain regions.
One comment read, "Men are working to feed the family," offering a different perspective.
Updated 11:00 IST, October 18th 2024