Finally, avoid sensitive conversation topics, beginning with politics, finances, religion, and business unless initiated by your local counterpart. Also try to avoid being loud, rude, showing off wealth, or getting noticeably drunk in public.
Dress
The traditional dress of Pakistan is called shalwar kameez; shalwar referring to loose-fitting pants and the kameez being a long shirt or tunic, generally with a collar. Both the shirts and pants reach to the wrists and ankles, respectively and are loose-fitting so nothing is revealed. For men this outfit is generally very simply designed and light colored, but for women it can be incredibly colorful with great detail. Over time, this has become more of a dress for women as it has taken on the shape and various styles of dresses found throughout the world.
Today the traditional shalwar kameez is still the most popular outfit in Pakistan, but there is a growing trend to wear western-styled clothing, which are generally conservative, much like the traditional clothing as it is considered inappropriate to show any of the arms or legs beyond the wrists and ankles. Many women also wear something to cover their hair, no matter what style of clothing they wear, but today more and more Pakistani women are not covering their hair.
As a foreigner in Pakistan, you should dress conservatively, covering your arms and legs completely and women should also be prepared to cover their hair; women should do what they feel most comfortable with in regards to covering one's hair. As western-styled clothing is common in Pakistan, visitors are welcomed to wear this so long as they cover up.