Karachi Postal Code — Complete List of Karachi Area Zip Codes (Pakistan Post)
This page lists the official Pakistan Post postal codes (zip codes) for all major areas, towns, and districts of Karachi. Karachi postal codes are required for online shopping, courier deliveries (TCS, Leopards, DHL), official documents, bank account registration, and NADRA forms. All postal codes are verified from Pakistan Post records.
Quick Reference: Karachi Postal Codes by Major Area
| Area / Town | Postal Code | District |
|---|---|---|
| GPO Karachi (General Post Office) | 74000 | Karachi Central |
| DHA Phase I–IV | 75500 | Karachi South |
| DHA Phase V–VI | 75340 | Karachi South |
| Clifton (Block 1–8) | 75600 | Karachi South |
| Gulshan-e-Iqbal | 75300 | Karachi East |
| PECHS (Pakistan Employees Cooperative Society) | 75400 | Karachi South |
| Gulistan-e-Johar | 75290 | Karachi East |
| North Nazimabad | 74700 | Karachi Central |
| Nazimabad | 74600 | Karachi Central |
| Saddar Town | 74400 | Karachi South |
| Malir Cantonment | 75080 | Karachi East |
| Korangi | 74900 | Karachi East |
| Landhi | 75160 | Karachi East |
| Federal B Area | 75950 | Karachi Central |
| Liaquatabad | 75900 | Karachi Central |
| North Karachi | 74800 | Karachi West |
| Orangi Town | 71000 | Karachi West |
| Baldia Town | 75760 | Karachi West |
| Site Area | 75700 | Karachi West |
| Surjani Town | 75850 | Karachi West |
| Gulbai / Garden | 74200 | Karachi South |
| Soldier Bazaar | 74800 | Karachi Central |
| Gulshan-e-Hadeed | 75010 | Karachi East |
| Bahria Town Karachi | 75340 | Karachi South |
| Cantt. Karachi | 75500 | Karachi Cantt. |
Karachi Postal Code Format and Pakistan Post System
Pakistan Post uses 5-digit postal codes for Karachi. Karachi postal codes span a wide range because Karachi is Pakistan largest city with 15+ million residents spread across 6 administrative districts. The GPO Karachi code (74000) is the central reference point. Most Karachi postal codes fall in the 71000–75999 range, with some suburban areas having different ranges.
For international mail to Karachi, the address format is: [Recipient Name], [House/Flat Number], [Street], [Area/Town], Karachi, [Postal Code], Sindh, Pakistan. International couriers (DHL, FedEx, Aramex) require the postal code field to prevent misrouting within Karachi large delivery network.
Karachi Postal Codes by District
| Karachi District | Postal Code Range | Major Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi South | 74000–74499, 75400–75699 | GPO, Saddar, PECHS, Clifton, DHA, Bath Island |
| Karachi East | 75000–75299, 75300–75399 | Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Malir, Korangi, Landhi |
| Karachi Central | 74500–74999, 75900–75999 | North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Federal B Area |
| Karachi West | 71000–71999, 75700–75899 | Orangi Town, North Karachi, Baldia, Site Area, Surjani Town |
| Karachi Cantt. | 75500–75599 | DHA, Cantt. area, Clifton adjacent |
| Malir District | 75060–75099 | Malir City, Malir Halt, Gulshan-e-Hadeed |
How to Find Your Karachi Postal Code
- Visit pakpost.gov.pk and use the Postal Code Finder — enter your area name or street to get the correct code.
- Check your CNIC — the address registered with NADRA includes your correct postal code for your registered address in Karachi.
- Ask your local courier company — TCS, Leopards, and M&P all have Karachi delivery mapping and can confirm the postal code for your area.
- Contact your nearest Pakistan Post office — each Karachi post office covers specific sectors and can confirm codes for streets in their delivery area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for DHA Karachi?
The postal code for DHA Karachi Phase I–IV is 75500. DHA Phase V and VI, and Bahria Town Karachi in the same area, use postal code 75340. For the Clifton area adjacent to DHA, the postal code is 75600.
What is the Karachi GPO postal code?
The Karachi General Post Office (GPO) postal code is 74000. This is used as the central Karachi postal code when a more specific area code is not known. Saddar Town, which surrounds the GPO, also commonly uses 74400.
What is the postal code for Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi?
The postal code for Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi is 75300. This covers the main Gulshan-e-Iqbal blocks (1–13). Adjacent areas including Gulistan-e-Johar use postal code 75290.
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Using Karachi Postal Codes for Online Shopping and Courier Services
Karachi is divided into hundreds of distinct delivery sectors by courier companies. TCS, Leopards, M&P, and Swyft each map their Karachi delivery routes against postal code zones. When placing an online order on Daraz, Amazon, or any Pakistani e-commerce platform, entering the correct Karachi postal code ensures your package is routed to the right delivery hub. The main hubs correspond to the major postal zones: the DHA and Clifton hub covers 75500–75600; the Gulshan hub covers 75300–75399; the North Karachi hub covers 74700–74899.
For customers in large Karachi developments with newer sectors — Bahria Town Karachi (Phase 1–8) and new DHA City phases — postal code assignments may lag behind construction. Bahria Town Karachi uses 75340 as its postal code. DHA City Karachi (far from main DHA) uses a separate code from the established DHA Phases 1–4 (75500). When ordering online and your exact sector does not appear in the courier company dropdown, use the broader area code and include your phase/sector number in the address line.
Karachi Postal Code on Official Documents and Bank Forms
Karachi residents need their correct postal code for NADRA (CNIC updates), FBR (tax filing), bank account opening, and court notice addresses. The postal code on your CNIC reflects your registered residential address in NADRA database — it may not match your current address if you have moved. Banks require the postal code when opening accounts and for KYC verification. If your current address postal code differs from your CNIC postal code, you may need to update your CNIC address with NADRA before the bank KYC passes successfully for digital banking applications.
For FBR income tax return filing, the address section requires your city, province, and postal code. Karachi residents should enter their correct area-specific postal code (e.g., 75300 for Gulshan-e-Iqbal) rather than the generic 74000 GPO code, as FBR uses address data for internal revenue authority mapping and correspondence routing. Using an incorrect postal code does not invalidate a tax return but may cause correspondence from FBR to be misdirected.
Karachi District and Administrative Structure
Karachi was reorganised into a single administrative district (Karachi District) for some purposes while retaining six town/district designations (South, East, West, Central, Malir, Korangi) for administrative planning. The Pakistan Post postal code system predates some of these administrative changes, which is why some postal codes span areas that have since been administratively separated. Understanding which district your Karachi area belongs to helps in searching for the correct postal code and in identifying the relevant government offices for civic services.
The Karachi Central district (North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Federal B Area) uses the 74600–75999 range. The South district (PECHS, Clifton, Saddar, DHA) spans 74000–74499 and 75400–75699. The East district (Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Korangi, Landhi, Malir) spans 75000–75299. The West district (Orangi, Baldia, Site, North Karachi, Surjani) spans 71000–71999 and 75700–75999. These ranges are approximate as some boundaries overlap.
Karachi Postal Code for Online Shopping and International Deliveries
When ordering from international e-commerce sites (Amazon, eBay, AliExpress) to a Karachi address, the postal code field is required. Use your specific area postal code from the table above rather than the generic GPO code (74000). International couriers including DHL, FedEx, Aramex, and UPS all use the Karachi postal code to route packages from their international hubs to the correct Karachi delivery station. DHL has stations corresponding to major Karachi postal zones: a Clifton/DHA station (75500–75600), a Gulshan station (75300), and a central station (74000–74499).
For Daraz Pakistan — the largest domestic e-commerce platform — the postal code field auto-fills when you select your area from the dropdown. If your specific Karachi neighbourhood is not in the dropdown, enter the nearest major area from the list above and add your specific building or street details in the address line. Daraz assigns delivery to the relevant franchise courier based on the postal code zone, so entering an incorrect zone code (e.g., entering 75300 for DHA) can result in your package being sent to the wrong Karachi delivery hub and an extra day of delay.
Karachi Postal Code vs KESC Division
Karachi electricity is served by K-Electric (formerly KESC — Karachi Electric Supply Company). K-Electric divisions for billing purposes do not correspond exactly to Pakistan Post postal zones — they use their own consumer reference system. When paying a K-Electric bill, you use the K-Electric 10-digit reference number, not your postal code. However, when filing a K-Electric complaint or verifying your account at a K-Electric service centre, your postal code helps identify your service zone and can be cross-referenced with your consumer number to pull up your account details.
Unlike the rest of Pakistan which uses DISCO-based electricity distribution (LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, etc.), Karachi is the only major Pakistani city served by a private electricity utility (K-Electric). This makes Karachi utility consumer numbers structurally different from the 14-digit consumer numbers used by DISCOs in the rest of Pakistan. For all other purposes (courier, banking, NADRA, FBR), the Pakistan Post postal code system described in this guide applies fully to Karachi.
Karachi Postal Code on NADRA and Government Forms
NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) captures your postal code as part of your permanent address when issuing or updating a CNIC. For Karachi residents, the postal code on your CNIC reflects your neighbourhood at the time of registration. If you have moved between Karachi areas — for example from Gulshan-e-Iqbal (75300) to DHA (75500) — your CNIC postal code will be outdated until you visit NADRA and update your address. Banks performing digital KYC verification compare the postal code you enter with the postal code on your CNIC. A mismatch can delay account opening verification.
For FBR income tax return filing as a Karachi resident, enter your specific area postal code in the address section of the IRIS online portal. Use the codes from this guide to find the correct code for your Karachi neighbourhood. Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) — which handles provincial sales tax in Sindh — also uses postal codes in its registration and correspondence system. For Karachi-based businesses registered with SRB, the business address postal code should match the Pakistan Post code for your office or business location.
Finding Postal Codes for Newer Karachi Areas
Newer Karachi residential developments — Bahria Town Karachi Phase 7 and 8, DHA City Karachi, Gulshan-e-Maymar extension, and Scheme 45 (Super Highway) — may not have fully updated postal code assignments in Pakistan Post records. Bahria Town Karachi broadly uses 75340, but this code was originally assigned for DHA Phase V-VI and the same code has been extended informally to Bahria Town Karachi as it occupies adjacent land. For DHA City Karachi (located far from main DHA on Super Highway), the code 75500 is commonly used but an official specific assignment may differ.
To find the most current postal code for any Karachi address, visit pakpost.gov.pk Postal Code Finder and enter your street name and area. Pakistan Post updates the database as new assignments are made. If your area is genuinely unassigned, the finder returns the nearest assigned zone, which you can use as an approximation on forms that require a postal code. Always note if your postal code is an approximation on sensitive documents where accuracy is legally required, such as property registration or court documents.