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Let’s skip the Margalla Hills, the hiking trails, and the “clean & green” thing for a second. I’m talking about the small, everyday stuff you only truly appreciate once you’ve spent time in both cities.

It can be actually anything like a certain vibe, a type of food, how people drive, a random quiet spot, an unspoken rule, a local shop, the way chai tastes, even the light at a certain time of day.

What’s your "this just hits different in Islamabad” thing that a Lahori wouldn’t get?

What's the most recent thing you've found cool or fun to actually do in Bahawlapur??

Sab kuch wohi waisa purana hai...

Isn't there anything to do something new here?? 😭😭

This might be a bit random, but here goes.

I'm 18, from Bahawalpur, and I realized that over the past few years I've spent way more time focused on my own goals than actually meeting new people.

The funny thing is, I don't think it's easy to make new friends here once everyone's settled into their own circles.

So I thought I'd ask here.

I'm looking to meet people around my age who enjoy good conversations and are open to getting to know someone new. I'm into all kinds of conversations whether it's life, random ideas, movies, sports, books, travel, or just hearing about someone else's experiences.

If we get along, maybe we could grab chai or coffee, check out a cafe, or just hang out somewhere public.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, leave a comment or send me a DM. Even if you're just looking for someone new to talk to, I'd love to hear from you.

I’m from a smaller city. Heading to Islamabad soon for university. Nearly every conversation goes the same way: “Islamabad is beautiful but dead. Lahore is where the social life is.”

I’m not here to debate that. I want the ground level view from people who’ve actually lived both places.

I’m into tech, startups, building stuff, content creation. I want to find people who make things instead of just talking about them. I keep hearing Lahore has a bump into interesting people energy that Islamabad doesn’t. That Islamabad makes you work harder to find your crowd.

For those who know both cities, or know Lahore’s student/creative scene up close:

· What does social life in Lahore actually look like day to day, beyond the reputation?

· If I wanted to find the builder, founder, engineer, creator crowd, where do they hang out?

· Are friend groups open to newcomers, or does the “everyone already has their circle” problem exist here too?

· I’ve heard Lahore is more open and spontaneous socially. Does that actually extend to the broader scene, meaning it’s easier to meet new people organically? Not just friends, but the kind of connections that can turn into something more. I’m trying to understand if that side of things is genuinely easier or if it’s still a quiet maze behind the hype.

· What’s one thing about Lahore’s social fabric you wish outsiders understood?

I might end up spending chunks of time in Lahore. I’d rather walk in with realistic expectations. What surprised you about finding real, driven friends here? Stories, specifics, complaints, brutal honesty all welcome.

I'm 18, moving to Islamabad soon for university. I'm from a smaller city, so this is a big shift for me.

Almost everyone I talk to says Lahore is better socially warmer, more spontaneous, easier to just land in a group. Islamabad gets called quiet, cliquey, sometimes even dead.

But I'm not looking for a massive social circle or nightlife. I'm into tech, startups, building stuff, content creation. I want to find people who are obsessed with creating things, thinking deeply, and leveling up.

My worry: if I show up as a complete outsider, will I actually find those people? Or will I walk into closed friend groups that formed in the first two weeks and just... stay closed?

If you've lived in both Islamabad and Lahore as a student or young professional:

· What surprised you about Islamabad's social scene compared to Lahore's? · Where would you actually go in the first six months to find builders, founders, engineers, and creators? · Is the "burger/elite" stereotype a real barrier to making genuine friends, or is that overblown? · Do you find quality over quantity when it comes to friendships in Islamabad?

I'm not trying to compare cities to prove one is better. I just don't want to walk in with the wrong expectations and spend a year feeling isolated when I could have approached things differently.

Would genuinely appreciate any honest takes.

How it went?? kaisa hua?? it was soo easy ig,,, right ??

Update for everyone facing the same issue:

The problem where fee was showing “not submitted” even after payment has finally been resolved. A lot of students were facing the same issue today.

Now the system is working again and you can download your Roll No Slip normally from here:

https://www.nts.org.pk/new/candidates.php

Even though the NTS website still feels unstable overall, it is working now and students are able to access their slips without issues.

Just wanted to update everyone who was worried earlier.

Good luck to all applicants 👍

I registered for NAT-VI 2026 for NAT-IM and paid Rs. 1,510 challan. Portal shows "Application Form Submitted" and "Fee Paid." But next day:

1. I got a second challan for Rs. 2,010 should I pay it?
2. My roll number slip is not showing anywhere where i could find it?
3. What is the actual exam date for NAT-VI 2026? will i actually be able to take the exam or whatt?

First time appearing, Bahawalpur. Any help appreciated.

Kya kisi or ke sath aisa hua hai??

Assalamualaikum everyone.

I’m FSC pre medical student and decided that I genuinely want to do Software Engineering/AI instead of medicine.

The problem is:

I’m from pre-med background

My math is weak right now

I have basically no proper analytical/NAT-IM preparation yet (not yet)

I have heard this year NAT IM was too difficult and most ever then before

My FSC exams are still ongoing

Academically I’ve generally been a good student overall, but I’m honestly anxious about whether pivoting this late is realistic or not.

My target is COMSATS Islamabad for BS Software Engineering.

So I wanted to ask people here honestly:

Is it realistically possible for a pre med student with weak math to clear NAT IM and get into COMSATS Islamabad if I start seriously now?

How difficult is NAT-IM for someone with weak math background?

What would you recommend focusing on first?

If anyone here made a similar pre med → CS/SE transition, how was your experience?

Thank you.