Pakistan Post
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Pakistan Post is a state enterprise dedicated to providing wide range of postal products and public services in Pakistan
. It is the largest postal service in the country. Its motto is "serving everyone, everyday, everywhere".
from 15 August 1947. In November that year, Pakistan joined the Universal Postal Union
as its 89th member.
In 1948, it issued its first postage stamps, a set of 4 commemorating the country's independence. In 1959, an "All-up-airmail" scheme was introduced by which all letters were airlifted between Stations on the air network.
(PIA) were utilised to deliver mail in East Pakistan
.
In January 1988, 5 digit postcodes were introduce to facilitate delivery.
was started to streamline the working of foreign post units. Before this, all international mail was sent through Karachi.
, Karachi, Lahore, Moenjodaro, Multan
and Skardu
. During the same period, four international airports were also used: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar
. In 2007, the post office embarked on a new vision with a change in its logo.
Israr Ullah Zehri
was appointed its first minister.
Special Services
The following are special services with their date of commencement given in brackets. Not all services are provided in every post office.
website from where anyone can send real paper greeting cards to any physical postal address in Pakistan for free.
It also has 5 regional training centres at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Nowshera and Quetta.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It is the largest postal service in the country. Its motto is "serving everyone, everyday, everywhere".
Early Years
Part of the joint Department of Posts and Telegraph of the Ministry of Communications since 1947, the Post Office started operating under the modified Post Office Act no VI of 1898. The Office of the Postmaster General became operational at LahoreLahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
from 15 August 1947. In November that year, Pakistan joined the Universal Postal Union
Universal Postal Union
The Universal Postal Union is an international organization that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system. The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration , the Postal Operations Council and the...
as its 89th member.
In 1948, it issued its first postage stamps, a set of 4 commemorating the country's independence. In 1959, an "All-up-airmail" scheme was introduced by which all letters were airlifted between Stations on the air network.
Independent department
In July 1962, the government bifurcated the old department and independently placed the postal service under the Ministry of Communications. During this period, helicopter services of Pakistan International AirlinesPakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation commonly known as PIA, is the flag carrier airline of Pakistan. The airline has its head office on the grounds of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. and operates scheduled services to 24 domestic destinations and 38 international destinations in 27...
(PIA) were utilised to deliver mail in East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
.
1972 to 1992
From 1 January 1987, Urgent Mail Service (UMS) was introduced in the country. And on 22 April 1987, local packet and parcel service was started.In January 1988, 5 digit postcodes were introduce to facilitate delivery.
Pakistan Postal Services Corporation
Between 1 August 1992 and 6 July 1996, the post office was separated from the Ministry and made an independent corporation. From 1 December 1992, a new Overseas Postal Circle with its headquarters at IslamabadIslamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
was started to streamline the working of foreign post units. Before this, all international mail was sent through Karachi.
Department (1996 - 2008)
During 2006 to 2007, mail was sent using 19 domestic airports including ChitralChitral
Chitral or Chetrar , translated as field in the native language Khowar, is the capital of the Chitral District, situated on the western bank of the Kunar River , in Pakistan. The town is at the foot of Tirich Mir, the highest peak of the Hindu Kush, high...
, Karachi, Lahore, Moenjodaro, Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
and Skardu
Skardu
Skardu , is the main town of the region Baltistan and the capital of Skardu District, one of the districts making up Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan....
. During the same period, four international airports were also used: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar
Peshawar
Peshawar is the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the administrative center and central economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan....
. In 2007, the post office embarked on a new vision with a change in its logo.
Ministry of Postal Services
On 3 November 2008, the department was placed under the postal division of the newly created Ministry of Postal Services. SenatorSenate of Pakistan
The Senate of Pakistan is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Pakistan. Elections are held every three years for one half of the senate and each senator has a term of six years...
Israr Ullah Zehri
Israr Ullah Zehri
Nawabzada Mir Israr Ullah Khan Zehri is currently Pakistan's Federal Minister for Postal Services. He hails from Jhalawan, Balochistan and is president of Balochistan National Party Awami...
was appointed its first minister.
Services
Pakistan Post is not merely confined to a number of postal services. Its areas of activities span on larger scale. The national character, strong brand recognition and a wide network of post offices bestows a unique position to the Pakistan Post in playing a vital role in the economic and social development of Pakistan. It serves as the principal agency for the government in implementing key policies. Pakistan Post is providing a variety of services on behalf of many federal and provincial government departments.Postal Services
The following are postal services offered within the country.- Letter Mail (ordinary and registered)
- Parcel Post
- Certificate of Posting
- Post Boxes
Special Services
The following are special services with their date of commencement given in brackets. Not all services are provided in every post office.
- Air Express (Airex) (2 August 1986)
- Fax Mail Service (FM) (1 August 1988)
- Fax Money Order (FMO) (15 August 1988)
- International Speed Post (ISP) (1 September 1986)
- Local Express Delivery (LES) (22 April 1987)
- Postal Draft Service (15 November 1987)
- Postal Giro Service (15 March 1988)
- Saving Bank Mobile Account (12 January 1988)
- Urgent Mail Service (UMS) (1 January 1987)
- Urgent Money Order Service (UMO)15 April 1988
Federal services
- Payment to Benazir Income Support Program Beneficiaries
- Collection of taxes: income and withholding (on NSS profit payment)
- Collection of Customs Duty and Sales Tax (on foreign postal articles)
- Delivery of National Identity Cards (NIC)
- Disbursement of welfare/financial assistance
- Food Support Programme
- Issuing and renewal of TV license
- Payment to Pakistan Armed Forces Pensioners
- Sale of National Registration Form
- Sale of Highway and MotorwayMotorways of PakistanThe Motorways of Pakistan are the nationally coordinated high-speed, limited-access or controlled-access highways in Pakistan, and maintained and operated by the National Highway Authority.-Features:...
Safety books
Government owned businesses
- Cash Management services for Khushkali Bank
- Collection of utility bills including electricity: WAPDA and KESC; natural gas: Suigas; and telephone: PTCLPakistan Telecommunication Company LtdPakistan Telecommunication Company Limited is the largest telecommunication company in Pakistan.The company provides telephony services nation-wide and is the backbone for country's telecommunication infrastructure despite arrival of a dozen other telecommunication comanies, including giants like...
- Delivery of NTN Certificates
- Payment to Capital Development Authority (CDA) Pensioners
- Payment to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) Pensioners
- Sale of PTCL phonecards
- Sale of Agricultural Loan Pass Books
- Sale of Postal Life Insurance
Provincial services
- Renewal of Arms Licenses
- Renewal of Driving Licenses
- Sale of Route Permit Fee stamps
- Sale of Motor Vehicle Fitness stamps
- Motor Vehicle Tax Collection
Private Enterprise
The following are services provided in partnership with private enterprise.- With DHLDHLDHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail....
: Co-Branded Courier Service (at selected GPOs and Post Mall Islamabad) - With The First MicroFinanceBank Ltd - Pakistan (FMFB-P): microfinance services through post offices.
- Cash Management and Courier Services for CitibankCitibankCitibank, a major international bank, is the consumer banking arm of financial services giant Citigroup. Citibank was founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York, later First National City Bank of New York...
- With MobilinkMobilinkPakistan Mobile Communications Limited, better known as Mobilink GSM, is a telecommunication service provider in Pakistan. The company is Pakistan's leading cellular operator with a subscriber base of 31.5m and market share of 31% in October 2010....
:
Greeting cards
In September 2011, Pakistan Post in collaboration with MCards launched an online greeting cardGreeting card
A greeting card is an illustrated, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling. Greeting cards,...
website from where anyone can send real paper greeting cards to any physical postal address in Pakistan for free.
Training
In 1987, the post office established a Postal Staff College in Islamabad to provide training to its employees in various fields. Over the years it has also imparted training to employees of 57 other postal services including Albania, Cambodia, Fiji, Kenya, Maldives, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zambia.It also has 5 regional training centres at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Nowshera and Quetta.
Post Offices
Post offices in Pakistan by Fiscal Year (July to June):| Fiscal Year | Urban | Rural | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | 1,867 | 11,546 | 13,413 |
| 1991–1992 | 1,909 | 11,471 | 13,380 |
| 1992–1993 | 1,983 | 11,213 | 13,196 |
| 1993–1994 | 1,970 | 11,315 | 13,285 |
| 1994–1995 | 2,026 | 11,294 | 13,320 |
| 1995–1996 | 2,092 | 11,327 | 13,419 |
| 1996–1997 | 2,024 | 11,192 | 13,216 |
| 1997–1998 | 2,044 | 11,250 | 13,294 |
| 1998–1999 | 2,103 | 10,751 | 12,854 |
| 1999–2000 | 2,103 | 10,751 | 12,854 |
| 2000–2001 | 2,302 | 9,932 | 12,267 |
| 2001–2002 | 1,983 | 10,284 | 12,267 |
| 2002–2003 | 1,808 | 10,446 | 12,254 |
| 2003–2004 | 2,267 | 9,840 | 12,107 |
| 2004–2005 | 1,831 | 10,499 | 12,330 |
| 2005–2006 | 1,845 | 10,494 | 12,339 |
| 2006–2007 | 1,845 | 10,494 | 12,339 |
Revenue
This is a chart of trend of incomes of Pakistan Post from diversified public services such as post, parcel, banking, insurance, with figures in millions of Pakistani Rupees.| Year | Revenue | Profit/(Loss) |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 10 | (4) |
| 1950 | 32 | (3) |
| 1955 | 40 | (3) |
| 1960 | 65 | 6 |
| 1965 | 98 | 1 |
| 1970 | 91 | (12) |
| 1975 | 197 | (28) |
| 1980 | 361 | (69) |
| 1985 | 630 | (151) |
| 1990 | 1,214 | (176) |
| 1995 | 2,045 | (471) |
| 2000 | 3,281 | 270 |
| 2005 | 4,830 | 20 |
How To Write An Address
- Name of Person
- House#/Apartment#, Street Name, Locality
- City, Postal Code
See also
- Postal Orders of PakistanPostal Orders of PakistanPostal orders are issued in Pakistan. It is not yet known when Pakistan began to issue its own postal orders, as information is currently sketchy. Obviously,it was created at some point after the creation of the country on August 14th 1947....
- List of Postal Codes of Pakistan
- List of people on stamps of Pakistan