Some of Pakistan's more affluent residents enjoy a lifestyle that is far removed from the conflict and instability often associated with the country by observers abroad. To show this other side of Pakistan, Reuters photographer Zohra Bensemra took pictures of men and women involved in a wide range of activities and professions. Her subjects, including a pilates instructor, a textile entrepreneur, and a rock singer, offer a very different perspective of life in the country.
Kickboxing And Porsches In 'The Other Pakistan'
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Lead guitarist and songwriter Khurram Waqar (right), vocalist Umair Jaswal (left), bass guitarist Rahail Siddiqui (second from left), and drummer Asfendyar Ahmad of the rock band Qayaas rehearse at a private studio in Islamabad. The band members say that the current security situation has hampered Pakistan's music scene. Most of the band's performances are at schools, colleges, and private festivals.
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Educator and model Fatima walks past a swimming pool after working out in a gym in her home in Lahore. Fatima is the chief executive officer of the Beaconhouse School System, a network of private schools founded by her mother-in-law.
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Sarah (right) and her brother, artist Usman Ahmed (second from right), smoke a water pipe, also known as a narghile, as they sit with friends at home in Islamabad.