Interesting blog you have here. I found you on a search of Istanbul which is a city I both love and look forward to seeing again. Pakistan is also a city I hope to visit sometime if the climate ever seems safe enough again. It is always fun reading other world travelers journals as it sometimes helps me determine my next trip other times just relating to the occasional governmental snafu's etc. are somewhat reminiscent. Hope the job situation has stabilized and that the MBA is on track.
All the best!
Bryan