Shahab Rabbani Malik writes Recently I tried yo hire on elance, freelancer and upwork for my several projects. Though I am well aware that indian's quality of work is better than the Pakistani developers but still being a Pakistani it was my desire to award it to a Pakistani. I interviewed several Pakistani and Indian developers but unfortunately none of Pakistani company could be selected. One of the main reasons were 1. Pakistani tend to show that they can do everything but their portfolio speaks otherwise. 2. They try to jump in everything, it is good but first develop a reasonable portfolio/experience. 3. I somehow felt that they were arrogant too like questioning them is against their integrity. So I would recommend to offer free service on upwork for small projects. Tell them straight forward that u r free cause u want to make portfolio and customer have nothing to loose in case if they dont like your delivered work. Work for free 5 to 6 small projects, develop your portfolio and avoid attitude problems.