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DRINKING WATER |
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Tap water is un-safe to drink. Mineral water is
available at major towns and most tourist attractions. Travelers may
use water-purification tablets to drink normal water. |
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EMERGENCY |
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Police: Tel: 15 (in major cities) Telephone
Enquiry: 17 Fire: Tel: 16 Telephone Complaints: 18 Ambulance: Tel:
115 Flight Enquiry: 114 Railway Enquiry: 117 |
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AIRPORT DEPARTURE |
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International |
| Economy class |
Rs. 400/- |
| Club/Business
Class |
Rs. 600/- |
| First Class |
Rs. 800/- |
| Foreign Travel
Tax (ticket purchased
inside Pakistan) |
Rs. 1500/- |
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Domestic |
| Economy class
(One way) |
Rs. 40/- |
| Club/Business
Class (One way) |
Rs. 80/- |
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Note:
Diplomats, transit passengers and children under 2 years are exempt. |
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AIRPORT FACILITY |
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Bank, car rental, tourist
information (at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and at Saidu
Sharif), duly free shop, restaurant, 5-star hotel reception booth,
post office and public call office.
Transport to city centre
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Karachi International
Airport: 14 kms. north-east of Karachi, taxi takes 20 minutes
(approx. US$ 7 to the city centre). Public bus charges approx. US$
0.25 per pax. and takes around 01 hour.
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Islamabad International
Airport: 20 km east of Islamabad, Taxi takes 25 minutes (approx.
US$ 7 to the city centre). Airport Van No. 111 brings to Islamabad
central and charges approx. US$ 0.25 per pas. for a 01 hrs ride.
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BUSINESS HOURS |
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Banks: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 09:00 -
13:00
Friday 09:00 - 12:00
Govt. Office: Monday to Thursday and Saturday
08:00 - 15:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:00
Private Business: Monday to Thursday and Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday is the weekly holiday. Shorter hours
during Ramadan (fasting month) are observed throughout Pakistan |
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