How to Send Gifts to Pakistan

Receiving a gift from someone is is a special treat. If you have a loved one staying in Pakistan, sending a gift is one of the easiest ways to let them know you care. Following these steps will make shipping your gift a snap.

Things You'll Need

• Recipient's shipping address
• Gift and gift box

Instructions

1. Go to a Web site that specializes in sending gifts to Pakistan (See Resources.) Browse through the selections and choose what you want to send. Items include food, flowers, toys, mobile phones and more. Click "Checkout" and enter your billing information and the recipient's shipping information to finalize the order.

2. Send gifts through the mail yourself. Package the gift item, choosing a lightweight wooden box if you are sending items such as flowers. Avoid sending fragile items.

3. Respect the laws and customs of Pakistan. Do not send anything illegal or perishable. Go to the Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue Web site (See Resources) for more information on customs.

4. Write the shipping address legibly on the package. Be sure to include a return address label. Contact the recipient and double check that the shipping information you have is correct.

5. Apply the appropriate postage to the package. If you are sending the package to a military base, your package is considered domestic mail. If you are sending to a resident, your package is considered international mail.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid sending packages during busy holidays and events to ensure that your package gets to its destination on time. This applies to Pakistani holidays as well.

• Sending illegal or controlled substances can result in heavy fines and jail time.

References

• Milatary Base Postal Addresses
• Send Gift Pakistan

Resources

• Gifts to Pakistan
• Pakistan Customs