Saturday, July 30, 2011  Are you sure you want to move to gulf?
Think again!  Yep, if you are moving to gulf(Dubai) from
Pakistan (Karachi), it(the process) sounds like you are placing
an order for a double cheese burger with diet coke!    What is
the process?  S. No.   Duration (Days)  Fee (PKR)    Get
passport      Get attested degrees    HEC + UAE Consulate
(PKR1200 + ~USD45)   Send to employer for visa      Receive
passport/visa    ~Keep 3/4 weeks of time; better resign only
when you receive your visa      USD 25? @PKR86 (PKR 3000 for
urgent); besides NIC   Obtain ticket with OK-TO-BOARD    Get the
ticket agent that is close to your place; they usually charge 6%
of the ticket charges   Get protector stamp    Very cumbersome
process if you DIY      If you must, must you should   Prepare
to fly    Checkout the checklist that, if you may need
STEP 1: How to prepare/renew Pakistani passport?      1. Day 1:
Get bank Challan from the National Bank that is inside Passport
office, Saddar (PKR4100 Fee + PKR2