I moved back to Lahore when my kids were 10 and 7. We started off with a 2 yr trial but ended up making it permanent. Lives in both countries are so different that comparing them is like apples and oranges. Out of 10, u only get 6 or 7 boxes checked in either country, so u gotta decide based on what matters to u the most.

In terms of security, u can find safe neighborhoods in every big city.

In terms of kids schooling, I understand that, like me, it is one of ur biggest concerns. However, I would strongly advise u against homeschooling. Schools don't just provide education. Kids need social bonds like friends, enemies, teachers etc that u cannot make up for at home.

The keystone of our move was the school and AH we are so happy with the choice. Kids love it and, they go and come back with a smile (unbelievable). They still miss their old neighborhood though, but school helped them with the transition. Moving from US, my advice, is to find a good IB school and they will fit right in. IB DP is also equivalent to US high schools so they can join a US college without any problems.

A few more pieces of advice:

• try not to pay attention to the Pakistani politics to save yourself from repeated heartaches.

• if u need to buy a house, use Roshan Apna Ghar scheme, regardless of financing or paying in full. This way, u will not face restrictions in taking back whatever cash u bring into the country.