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Most travellers need to apply for a visa before entering Pakistan. This can be done online through the Pakistan Online Visa System or at one of Pakistan's diplomatic missions. The tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days and must be used within 90 days of issuance. Required documents include a passport …

The Jinnah International Airport lies 15 kilometres northeast of the city. Taxis are always available for hire outside the arrivals building. It takes approximately 25 minutes to travel from the airport to downtown Karachi. Agree on the price before boarding the cab, and familiarise yourself with the average fare at your time of travelling. A …

The best times to visit Karachi are either at the very start of the summer monsoon season (in July), or during the winter months (from December to February). Mind that Karachi maintains rather high humidity levels throughout the year. The summer months, roughly from May to September, tend to get quite hot, temperatures sometimes …

Red Bus Karachi (Peoples Bus Service), with air-conditioned buses and priority seating for disabled and elderly passengers, runs on several routes across the city. The red buses serve the general public, while the pink buses are for women only. Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) is a partially revived system that connects key areas and aims to …

The taxi hiring app Careem operates in Pakistan. You could also ask your hotel to call you a cab from a trusted company. The black-and-yellow taxis do not use meters, so agree on the price in advance and enquire at your hotel about approximate fares if you intend to use these. Convenient, metered, private taxis also …

Pakistan Post, the state enterprise and largest postal operator in the country offers a broad array of services, from traditional mail delivery to more modern logistical solutions, ensuring reliable connections across both urban and remote areas. Karachi City General Post Office is located close to the State Bank Museum & Art Gallery. For shipping valuables, …

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In Pakistan, you will encounter two plug types. Type C comes with two round pins and is common in continental Europe. Type D has three round pins in a triangular pattern. Expect 230V at …