What are the entry requirements ?

Passport and visa service

To get more information on visa and entry requirements, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

For further information

List of Pakistani embassies

Contact your embassy

What time is it ?

Current local time

It is %T:%M %A in Islamabad

Summer time

None

What is the spoken language ?

Official language

Urdu, English

Other languages spoken

Punjabi (spoken by 48% of country’s population), Sindhi (12%), Siraiki [a Punjabi variant] (10%), Pashtu (8%), Balochi (3%), Hindko (2%), Brahui (1%), Burushaski and Other (8%)

Business language

Practically all business correspondence is made in English, though Urdu is also sometimes used by local companies.

In Pakistani cities and urban areas, majority of the people can speak and understand English. However in case of rural areas, one may need the services of an interpreter.

Getting some knowledge

Visit: Urdu-English Dictionary

Free translation tools

Urduword - English-Urdu-English Dictionary
ferdosi - Not free translation arabic-urdu-arabic
hexagone - Not free translation arabic-urdu-arabic

What is the local currency ?

Domestic currency

Pakistani Rupee

ISO Code

PKR

To obtain domestic currency

Traveler’s cheques can be encashed at various banks and other authorized foreign-exchange outlets across the country. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling, though traveller's cheques in Pakistan Rupees can be negotiated.

You can also get local currency by using your international credit/debit card at ATMs which operate in all major cities of Pakistan.

Possible means of payment

Payment is usually in cash. But credit cards are also accepted. American Express is the most widely accepted card. Moreover traveler cheques are also accepted at banks, 4- & 5- star hotels and big shops. ATMs operate in all major cities.

Exchange rate on

Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)

To find out the locations of ATMs in in Pakistan, click on the link to your credit card: Visa, Mastercard or American Express

What is the climate ?

Type of climate

There are normally three seasons in Pakistan:

Winter (November to March): is warm and cooled by sea breezes on the coast;

Summer (April to July): has extreme temperatures,

Monsoon (July to September): has the highest rainfall on the hills.

The maximum temperature in Karachi goes to around 35 degree C in May/June.

The best time to visit Southern part of Pakistan is between November and March, when the days are cool and clear. On the other hand, the best time to visit Northern part of Pakistan is from April to October.

For further information

Yahoo weather
Pakistan Meteorological Department

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