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Moving to Pakistan
Moving to or from Pakistan, rely on the International Sea & Air Shipping for your relocation as we offer the best International Shipping services in the market.
When Moving to Pakistan
We make your move to Pakistan a fantastic experience! Why wait? Get support from our International Moving Expert who monitors the entire process of your move. Further he outlines your moving options based on the moving criteria such as:
- How long you intend to stay in Pakistan?
- What is your preferred mode of shipping for your belonging, sea or air?
- Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?
The Cost of Moving to Pakistan
Calculation of cost of moving is done based on the desired destination and as well on the cubic footage of the cargo.
Your task is to fix an appointment with our home inspector who estimates the cost of your move to Pakistan by looking at the quantity and quality of your household goods.
About Pakistan
Pakistan means Land of (the) Pure in Urdu and Persian, was coined in 1933 by Choudhary Rahmat Ali, a Pakistan movement activist, who published it in his pamphlet Now or Never. Pakistan has the 7th largest standing armed force and is the only Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons.
Pakistan is surrounded by Afghanistan, Iran, India, China, and Tajikistan. Pakistan is the 6th most populous country in the world and has the 2nd largest Muslim population after Indonesia. The ethnic groups of Pakistan are Punjabi, Pashtun (Pathan), Sindhi, Sariaki, Muhajirs, and Balochi.
Pakistan with a federal parliamentary republic system is largely hierarchical that has high regard for traditional Islamic values. Pakistan is a member of United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Next Eleven economies, G20 and founding member of Organization of the Islamic Conference.
With a semi-industrialized economy, Pakistan is the 27th largest in the world in terms of purchasing power. The trade partners of Pakistan are China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the US, Kuwait, Malaysia, India, and Afghanistan. Pakistan has 48th largest economy in the world and is the 27th largest by purchasing power.
Custom Regulations for Pakistan :
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport for each family member
- Work Permit (for foreign nationals) or NOC from Investment Promotion Bureau, Govt. of Pakistan
- Letter from employer stating that the Customer will be stationed in Pakistan for approximately three years (for foreign nationals)
- Employer Certificate
- Pakistan Nationals require a National Identity Card (copy)
- Transfer of Residence Certificate
- Inventory, descriptive showing contents of cartons and of each liftvan
- Bank Guarantee required for all shipments loose in steamship container, CUSTOMER/ACCOUNT MUST BE ADVISED BEFORE SHIPMENT MOVES
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free in reasonable quantity
- New or used furniture need the following
- Form "A" Customs
- Passport
- Invoice/packing
- Employee Certificate
- Above in case of foreign nationals and proof that returning national is returning permanently
- Allowed under personal baggage or transfer to residence
- Customer presence is required for clearance
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Duties apply to all electrical items, major appliances and new items (invoices/receipts required)
- Duties also apply to tobacco products, perfumes, toiletries and foodstuffs
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol (will be confiscated at port of entry)
- Drugs
- Firearms, weapons, explosives and ammunition. If imported must have Exemption Certificate from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad
- Pornographic material and statues
- Recorded VCR tapes and other movies
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Importation is allowed only to diplomats and Pakistani Nationals
- Duties apply - varies from 10090 to value (cost plus freight)
- Documents required:
- Import Permit
- Passport
- Invoice/old registration book
PETS
- Health Certificate
- Passport of owner required for import
- Customer’s presence is required for clearance
- Allowed accompanied or as unaccompanied baggage
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Faith, Unity, Discipline
Capital : Islamabad
National Anthem : "Qaumī Tarāna" ("National Anthem")
Geography
Location : Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China in the north
Area : Total : 796,095 sq km Land : 770,875 sq km
Water : 25,220 sq km
Climate : mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north
People
Nationality : Pakistani(s)
Population : 187,342,721 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : Karachi 13.125 million; Lahore 7.132 million; Faisalabad 2.849 million; Rawalpindi 2.026 million; ISLAMABAD (capital) 832,000 (2009)
Languages : Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government
Economy
GDP : $451.2 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Pakistani rupees (PKR) per US dollar - 85.27 (2010), 81.7129 (2009), 70.64 (2008), 60.6295 (2007), 60.35 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 148 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 259,197 km
Waterways : 24,648 sq km
Ports & Terminals : Karachi, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim
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