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Pakistan

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Situated in the south asia with 1,046 km coastline, pakistan is bounded by afganistan & iran on west side and india on the north east side. Home to around 167,762,040 people, pakistan is recognized as the 6th most populous nation in the world having 2nd largest muslim population. The nation is vested on 803,940 sq km area which can be divided into 778,720 sq km &25,220 sq km land and water area respectively. Pakistan has total 92 airports with paved runways and 54 airports with unpaved runways. It has 10,398 km & 2,076 km long gas and oil pipelines. The nation has 259,758 km long roadways which can be segregated into 162,879 km & 96,876 km paved and unpaved roadways.

Snapshot

Official Name	-	Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Capital City	-	Islamabad
Type of Government	-	Islamic Republic
Currency	-	Rupee
Fiscal Year	-	1 July-30 June
Official Language(s)	-	Urdu, English
Local Time	-	PST (UTC+5)
International Dialling Code	-	+92
Internet Domain	-	.pk
Major Cities	-	Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi
Major Industries	-	Textiles and Apparel, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Construction Materials, Paper Products, Fertilizer, Shrimp
Major Trading Partners	-	USA, Japan, Germany, UK, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, China
Double Taxation Treaty with India	-	No

Economic Overview

25th largest economy in the world.
Agriculture is the main occupation holding 50% of nation's population.
Major producer of sub-bituminous coal, lignite and bituminous coal.
Holding 4th largest coal reserves of world.
The country has large hydro power potential.
Possessing great knowledge in using compressed natural gas(CNG) for personal automobile usage.
Leading producer of dates.
Service sector is the major contributor in the GDP.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Raw Cotton and Cotton Products, Rice, Fish and Fish Products, Carpets and Rugs, Leather and Leather Goods, Sports Goods, Surgical Goods

Main Destinations of Exports
United States, Afghanistan, China, UK

Major Import Items
Tea, Petroleum and its Products, Edible Oils, Chemical Fertilizers, Milk and Milk Foods, Agricultural Machinery, Transport Equipment, Medicines, Iron, Steel

Main Origins of Imports
China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, Japan, Kuwait, Germany

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Export Promotion Bureau	Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry	All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
Finance & Trade Centre, Block-A, Shahrah-e-Faisal P.O.Box No.1293 Karachi-75200 Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-9205779/90 Fax: +(92)-(21)-9206483/9205769 E-mail: epb@epb.kar.erum.com.pk	Federation House, Main Clifton Karachi-75600 Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-5873691/4 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5874332 E-mail: edp2khi.fpcci@infolink.net.pk	APTMA House, 44-A, Lalazar, M.T. Khan Road P.O.Box 5446 Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-5610191/92/95 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5611305
Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association	Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel Manufacturers and Exporters Association	Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association
Plot No.245-I-V, Block-6 PECHS Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-4541149 Fax: +(92)-(21)-4541192	5 Amber Court, 2nd Floor Shaheed-d-Millat Road Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-4533936/4522936 Fax: +(92)-(21)-4546711 E-mail: faf@pcfa.khi.brain.net.pk	Shaheen View Bldg, 18-A Block IV, PECHS Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-4549073/4547912 Fax: +(92)-(21)-4539669 E-mail: prgmea@cyber.net.pk
All Pakistan Cloth Exporters Association	Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association	Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association
30/7, Civil Lines, Near State Bank Faisalabad Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(41)-644754/644750/51 Fax: +(92)-(41)-617985/644773 E-mail: apcea@fsd.comsats.net.pk	802-3, 8th Floor Business Centre, Dunolly Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-2410320/2424896 Fax: +(92)-(21)-4547843/2424896	11, Ilaco House, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-5662493/5672349 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5687247
Pakistan Canvas & Tents Manufacturers and Exporters Association	Pakistan Sugar Mills Association	Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan
15/63, Shadman Commercial Market, Afridi Mansion, Lahore Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(42)-7577572 Fax: +(92)-(42)-5832206/7577572	24-D, Mezzanine Floor Rashid Plaza, Jinnah Ave, Islamabad Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(51)-270525/823971 Fax: +(92)-(51)-274153/(21)-5680344	12th Floor, Kashif Centre Sharea Faisal, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-527204/527278 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5677132
Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan	Pakistan Sports Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association	Pakistan Cutlery & Stainless Utensils Manufacturers & Exporters Association
Flat No.12, 4th Floor, Shan Arcade Civic Centre New Garden Town, Lahore Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(42)-5839677 Fax: +(92)-(42)-5839678/(21)-213329/218773	Abbot Road, Sialkot Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(432)-265080/267962 Fax: +(92)-(432)-261774	P.O.Box 41, G.T. Road Wazirabad Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(437)-602825 Fax: +(92)-(437)-600740
Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Association	Karachi Cotton Association	Pakistan Jute Mills Association
40-A, 4th Floor, Panorama Centre Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-512189/528649 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5678649	The Cotton Exchange I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-2425007/2410336 Fax: +(92)-(21)-2413035	8, Sasi Town Houses Civil Lines Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-5676986 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5676463
All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association	All Pakistan Gem Merchants & Jewellers Association	Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
8, New Onion & Potato Market University Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-4937126/493125 Fax: +(92)-(21)-4937126	Jems & Jewellery Trade Centre, 1st Floor, Blenkin St. Off. Zaibunnisa St, Saddar, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-519121/5662968 Fax: +(92)-(21)-5682970	130-131, Hotel Metropole Club Road, Karachi Pakistan Tel.: +(92)-(21)-511773 Fax: +(92)-(21)-516444

Business Visa Rules

A valid passport with maximum 6 months validity along with the 2 recent passport size photographs.
Duly completed and signed Visa application form.
A letter from the applicant's company stating purpose of visit to pakistan along with the other information like name, designation of applicant etc. It should be signed by the authorized person other than the applicant itself.
The applicant is required to submit a letter specifying that who will be bear all the incidental expenses incurred during his stay in pakistan.
Copy of return or onward ticket.
The applicant is needed to give copy of letter of invitation given by the business associate or the company situated in pakistan.

Business Hours

Working hours are generally between 09:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Thursday and on Saturday.

Public Holidays

Festival	Date
Ashoura.	Date Varies
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi	Date Varies
Pakistan Day	March 23
Independence Day	August 14
Eid al-Fitr	Date Varies
Allama Muhammad Iqbal	November 09
Eid ul-Azha	Date Varies
Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday	December 25

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