In this episode, I sit down with Jabeen Yusra — a Karachi-based journalist who has lived alone in multiple cities across Pakistan, long before it became "cool" or socially acceptable for women to do so.

From Karachi to Islamabad to Peshawar, Jabeen shares how each city offered a different version of freedom, challenge, and identity. We dive deep into what it truly means to be a woman living alone in Pakistan — the safety concerns, the dating dynamics, and how societal mindsets shift across cities.

Jabeen also talks about the rare and bold experience of taking a Careem bike in Karachi — sitting behind a male rider with legs on either side, a move that still raises eyebrows in a society where such acts are considered taboo.

Whether you're currently living solo or dreaming of it, Jabeen’s story is a reminder that courage o ...