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INSURANCE |
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Tourists are advised to take insurance against
accident, thefts etc. from the country of origin. There are many
insurance companies in Pakistan’s major cities who also offer such
services. |
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TRANSPORT |
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Taxi costs approximately US$ 0.20 per kilometer.
Extra 10% for late hours. Trains and buses are abundant. The
cheapest bus ticket (one-way) in a city (between two stops) is
approx. US$ 0.05. |
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CAR RENTAL |
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Private Cars for hire (with driver) are available
from rent-a-car companies and Tourist Information Centre. Cars
without drivers are difficult to hire (need a personal or cash
guarantee). Highways link main cities and Pakistan with China,
India, Afghanistan and Iran. Minimum 10% to 20% of the total bill is
accepted |
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TELEPHONE |
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Country Code |
92 |
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Faisalabad |
411 |
Islamabad |
51 |
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Hyderabad |
221 |
Rawalpindi |
51 |
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Karachi |
21 |
Lahore |
42 |
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Multan |
61 |
Gilgit |
572 |
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Peshawar |
91 |
Sakardu |
575 |
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outward via operator
or from ISD Public Call Office (PCO). For internal calls, Card Phone
booths are installed at main business streets in most cities and
towns. Public telephone, telex and fax facilities are available at
the Customers Service Centres (CSC) or in general stores and shops,
identified by a sign displaying ‘PCO’ on green board/lettering. |
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POSTAGE ABROAD |
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Postcards: US$ 0.37, Airmail letter from US$
0.41, depending on weight. Mail boxes are yellow. |
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