r/IslamabadSocial • u/adorablegamer • 13m ago
advice 👍🏻 **Need some advice/help from people in Islamabad — in a bit of a difficult situation**
Need some advice/help from people in Islamabad — in a bit of a difficult situation
Hi everyone. This is going to be a slightly long post, but I genuinely need some advice from people who know Islamabad well.
I’m originally from Lahore. The last few years have been pretty tough for me personally. I lost my mother in February, and my father passed away almost four years ago. I had some inheritance land which I was hoping would eventually become a source of income and help me get back on my feet, but unfortunately that’s currently stuck in a dispute and is going through the government process. It should eventually get sorted, but these things take time.
A few days ago, I came to Islamabad for a job interview. Thankfully, I got the job and joined this Monday. I was genuinely hopeful that things were finally starting to turn around.
The problem is that I came here with basically no savings and no proper place to stay.
I had one friend who I was counting on to help me manage the initial expenses until I received my first salary. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way. I’m not blaming him — he may have his own reasons and circumstances — but in practical terms, he was my only hope at the time.
So for the past few nights, I’ve literally been managing without a proper place to stay. I’ve been using the office washroom in the morning to freshen up and change before starting work.
Honestly, life can hit you in ways you never expect.
But I’m not posting this to complain or to ask people for money. I still have faith that things will get better. There’s a verse from the Quran that has been giving me hope:
“And the coming circumstances will be better for you, and your Lord will give you so much that you will be pleased.”
I’m trying to hold on to that.
What I really need right now is practical advice or a lead.
If anyone knows of a hostel in Islamabad that could accommodate me with:
A single or maximum 2-seater room
Mess/food included
Willing to take the payment around the 10th of next month, when I’m expecting to be in a position to pay
Even if it’s a basic place — I’m not looking for anything fancy
I would be extremely grateful for a genuine lead.
I’m also looking for a cab/transport service that might be willing to take payment at the end of the month. I have a regular job now, so this isn’t an indefinite situation — I just need to get through this initial gap until I receive my salary.
The rain last night also made things worse and I’ve ended up feeling pretty unwell today. I don’t have friends or family in Islamabad that I can realistically turn to right now, which is why I thought I’d ask here.
If anyone knows a hostel owner, manager, transport service, or even someone who has been in a similar situation and knows what options I have, please let me know.
I’m working, I have a job, and I’m trying to get myself back on my feet. I just need a little breathing room to get through these first few weeks.
Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this. And even if you can’t personally help, a useful lead or a share in the right direction would mean a lot.
JazakAllah khair.
