Shipping policy

Here is a 10-point overview of shipping policies and operations in Pakistan:

Maritime and Cargo Trade Policy

Tax Exemptions: Pakistan-flagged ships enjoy full income and sales tax exemptions until the year 2030.
Duty Waiver: Registered local shipping firms pay zero customs duties on vessels through 2030.
Berthing Priority: National flag carriers receive automatic first-priority berthing rights at all local ports.
Key Operators: Global and national trade is managed by the state-owned Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC).
Port Authorities: Port Qasim and Karachi Port Trust act as the primary operational hubs for incoming sea freight. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Delivery Windows: Domestic courier services typically deliver packages nationwide within 1 to 5 business days.
Order Processing: E-commerce stores generally require 24 to 72 hours to package and dispatch orders.
Weight-Based Fees: Standard domestic shipping rates fluctuate based on package weight and dimensional volume.
Payment Methods: Cash on Delivery (COD) remains the legally regulated and preferred choice for local shoppers.
Holiday Schedule: Courier operations and delivery timelines exclude public holidays, gazetted events, and Sundays. [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

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