The Pakistani civil and armed services are heavily influenced by British traditions as well as the lifestyles of the Muslim elite of united India. As a yardstick for their appearances, the males candidates should emulate Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the female candidates may draw inspiration from Fatima Jinnah.

Whether we like it or not, the all-encompassing veil (niqab) represents conservativeness and a reactionary ideology. A scarf, on the other hand, is more mainstream or "acceptable" in the more 'elite' circles of our society.