Guides
Guides for everyday life in Pakistan
Clear, practical guides to common tasks, from passports and CNICs to power complaints and house moves. Facts come from official sources and each guide shows when it was last checked.
Government Services
Passport renewal in Pakistan: online, app or passport officeHow to renew a Pakistani passport online, in the PakID app or at any of 200+ passport offices across Pakistan, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Government Services
NADRA CNIC: who can apply, where to apply, and how to renewHow to apply for, renew or reprint a CNIC with NADRA anywhere in Pakistan: eligibility, NADRA centres, the PakID app and helplines.
Home
IESCO complaint: how to report a power problemHow to register an electricity complaint with IESCO (helpline 118, SMS 8118), what to have ready, and when to call an electrician instead.
Home
Smell gas at home? What to do, and how to call SNGPL (1199)What to do if you smell gas at home in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, how to report it to SNGPL on 1199, and how to prevent leaks.
Home
How to hire a reliable electrician or plumberPractical checks before hiring an electrician or plumber: getting quotes, agreeing the work, paying safely and avoiding common problems.
Education
IELTS test centres in Islamabad & RawalpindiOfficial IELTS test centres in Islamabad and Rawalpindi with addresses, phone numbers and opening hours, plus tips for booking your test.
Education
Universities in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: official contactsUniversities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including NUST, QAU, COMSATS, FAST, NUML, Arid and FJWU, with official addresses and phone numbers.
Health & Medical
Hospitals, labs and pharmacies in Islamabad & RawalpindiHospitals, diagnostic labs and pharmacies in Islamabad and Rawalpindi with official addresses and phone numbers, and what to do in an emergency.
Property
Buying a plot or house in Islamabad: checks before you payKey checks before buying in a private housing scheme in Islamabad: CDA approvals (layout plan, NOC, completion), who regulates societies, and practical tips.
Moving & Logistics
House shifting checklist for Islamabad & RawalpindiA practical checklist for moving house in Islamabad or Rawalpindi: choosing movers, packing, moving day and settling in.
Travel & Transport
Intercity buses and trains from Islamabad & RawalpindiDaewoo Express terminals and booking number, Pakistan Railways enquiries, and tips for intercity travel from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.Also in Urdu: پاسپورٹ کی تجدید: آن لائن، ایپ یا پاسپورٹ آفس · نادرا شناختی کارڈ: کون، کہاں اور کیسے درخواست دے · آئیسکو شکایت: بجلی کا مسئلہ کیسے رپورٹ کریں · گھر میں گیس کی بو آئے تو کیا کریں؟ ایس این جی پی ایل 1199