How to send a letter to Pakistan

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Pakistan

Sending post to Pakistan
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes after locality.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House + Street/Area
LOCALITY NNNNN
PAKISTAN
Example
Ali Khan
12 Mall Road
LAHORE 54000
PAKISTAN
More examples
P.O. Box:
Sara Ahmed
P.O. Box 123
ISLAMABAD 44000
PAKISTAN
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes after locality.
Language
English/Urdu; uppercase locality for international mail.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Include correct 5-digit postcode; add phone for courier.
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