Multan, known historically as the City of Saints (Madinat ul-Awliya), is one of Pakistan’s oldest cities and the capital of Multan Division in southern Punjab. Pakistan Post assigns 5-digit postal codes to all areas within Multan city and Multan District. This guide provides the complete list of Multan postal codes by area and tehsil, explains how to use postal codes for mail, courier, and official forms, and answers the most common questions about Multan’s postal code system.
Multan Postal Code Overview
Multan’s postal codes begin with the 60000 series — the primary postal code for Multan city center is 60000. This code covers the central Multan Head Post Office area including the historic walled city, Hussain Agahi market area, and the old cantonment zones. Sub-areas within Multan use codes in the 60001–60999 range, with specific codes assigned to identifiable neighborhoods, housing schemes, and tehsil centers. Pakistan Post’s Multan postal sorting facility is located in the central city area and handles all inward and outward mail for Multan District.
Complete Multan Postal Code List by Area 2024
| Area / Locality | Postal Code | Zone Type |
|---|---|---|
| Multan City (General) | 60000 | Central |
| Multan Head Post Office | 60000 | Post Office |
| Cantonment / Multan Cantt | 60100 | Military/Residential |
| Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony | 60050 | Residential |
| New Multan / Gulgasht Colony | 60200 | Residential |
| Bosan Road area | 60300 | Commercial/Residential |
| Vehari Road / Chah Musli | 60350 | Peri-urban |
| Bahauddin Zakariya University | 60800 | Educational/Institutional |
| Nishtar Hospital area | 60000 | Institutional |
| DHA Multan | 60000 | Defence Housing |
| Chungi No. 9 / Airport Road | 60400 | Peri-urban |
| Shujabad (Tehsil) | 60500 | Tehsil Centre |
| Jalalpur Pirwala (Tehsil) | 60700 | Tehsil Centre |
| Multan Industrial Estate | 60000 | Industrial |
| Shamsabad Colony | 60000 | Residential |
| Wapda Town Multan | 60000 | Residential |
| Old Shujabad Road | 60000 | Peri-urban |
| Ghanta Ghar / Clock Tower area | 60000 | Commercial/Historic |
The master postal code 60000 covers all Multan city addresses when you are uncertain of the specific area code. Pakistan Post sorts mail at the Multan head office based on the complete written address even when only the main 60000 code is used. For faster delivery and reduced sorting overhead, use the specific area code from the table above where available.
Multan District: Tehsil-Level Postal Codes
Multan District is divided into four tehsils: Multan City, Multan Saddar, Shujabad, and Jalalpur Pirwala. Each tehsil headquarters has its own postal code for correspondence to tehsil offices and government institutions. Mail addressed to Shujabad Tehsil uses code 60500 and routes through the Shujabad sub-post office. Jalalpur Pirwala correspondence uses 60700. Villages and rural areas within these tehsils that lack specific postal codes use the nearest tehsil’s code with the complete village name and union council written out to ensure accurate delivery by rural postal carriers.
Rural mail delivery in Multan District uses a branch post office (BPO) network. Pakistan Post maintains branch offices in major village clusters throughout Multan District. For remote village addresses, the nearest BPO code is the appropriate postal code. If you are unsure which BPO serves a specific village, contact the Multan Head Post Office at 60000 or ask at any post office counter in the city.
How to Use Multan Postal Codes on Forms and Parcels
For domestic mail within Pakistan, write the Multan postal code in the designated field of Pakistan Post’s registered mail or parcel forms. For courier services like TCS, Leopards, or M&P, the postal code field usually auto-populates once you select “Multan” as the city — but entering 60000 manually as the area code is also accepted universally. For NADRA forms, passport applications, CNIC address changes, and federal government job applications, the postal code for your Multan address should be the specific 5-digit code for your locality as listed above, or 60000 if your specific area is not listed.
International mail from Multan requires the city name “Multan” and country “Pakistan” after the postal code. International courier services including DHL, FedEx, and Aramex recognize Multan as a destination city and use the postal code in conjunction with the physical address for routing. For addresses in Multan Cantonment, note that Pakistan Post and military postal services (FAPCO — Field Post Office) operate separately — civilian addresses in cantt areas use 60100 while military personnel use their unit-specific military post codes.
Multan’s Growth and New Areas: Postal Code Updates
Multan has expanded significantly in recent years, with new housing schemes like DHA Multan (one of Pakistan’s newest DHA projects), Bahria Orchard Multan, and multiple private housing societies developing along Bosan Road, Vehari Road, and the bypass areas. New housing schemes may use the general 60000 code until Pakistan Post formally assigns specific sub-codes. To check whether your new residential area has received a dedicated postal code, contact Pakistan Post’s Multan General Post Office directly or check the Pakistan Post online postal code directory.
Multan’s status as the commercial hub of South Punjab means significant courier and postal traffic flows through the city’s sorting facility. Major national courier companies (TCS, Leopards, M&P, CallCourier) maintain dedicated Multan branches capable of delivering to all city areas and most district tehsils. For online shopping deliveries, Multan is classified as a Tier-1 city on platforms like Daraz, meaning same-day or next-day delivery is available in central areas with 60000 postal code designation.
Multan in History and Culture: Beyond Postal Codes
Multan is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South Asia, with historical records dating back over 5,000 years. The city was a major center of trade on the ancient Silk Road and is renowned throughout the Muslim world for its concentration of Sufi shrines including the shrines of Bahauddin Zakariya, Shah Rukn-e-Alam, and Shah Shams Tabrez. The city is also famous for its handicraft industries — Multan’s blue pottery (kashi work), camel skin leather goods, and cotton textiles are exported worldwide. This cultural heritage is reflected in the city’s layout, where the historic walled city (the area around Ghanta Ghar and the Shahi Eid Gah mosque) retains its original urban fabric even as modern housing schemes expand outward.
The Multan postal system has served this historically significant city for over a century. Pakistan Post’s Multan operations predate Pakistan’s independence in 1947, with British India postal infrastructure forming the basis of the post-independence system. Today, Multan Post Office handles hundreds of thousands of mail pieces weekly, connecting South Punjab’s agricultural heartland with the rest of Pakistan and with the Pakistani diaspora abroad — particularly in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and North America where many Multani families have settled.
Frequently Asked Questions: Multan Postal Code
Q: What is the postal code for DHA Multan?
A: DHA Multan uses the general Multan postal code 60000. As DHA Multan is a relatively new development, it may not yet have a distinct sub-code assigned. Check with Pakistan Post for any updates or use 60000 with the complete plot and sector address for accurate delivery.
Q: Is Multan postal code 60000 different from Multan Cantonment?
A: Yes. Multan Cantonment uses postal code 60100. If your address is in the cantonment area (within the military cantonment boundary), use 60100. Civilian areas outside the cantonment boundary but physically adjacent use 60000.
Q: How do I send a parcel from Multan to another city in Pakistan?
A: Visit any Pakistan Post office or franchise courier counter in Multan. Provide the recipient’s full address including their city’s postal code, pay the applicable rate based on weight and destination, and keep the tracking receipt. Pakistan Post’s book post, parcel post, and registered mail services connect Multan to all postal zones in Pakistan.
Q: What is the postal code for Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan?
A: Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) uses postal code 60800 for institutional correspondence. Students applying to BZU programs or sending documents to the university registrar should use 60800 as the Multan address postal code for the university’s main campus on Bosan Road.
Multan Address Format: How to Write for Mail, Courier, and Official Forms
A correctly formatted Multan address for postal or courier delivery follows this structure: House/Shop Number, Street Name or Number, Colony or Area Name, City (Multan), District (Multan), Province (Punjab), Postal Code (60000 or specific sub-code). Example: House 12-A, Street 5, Gulgasht Colony, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, 60200. Including the colony or locality name is especially important in Multan as the city has dozens of named colonies and schemes that share similar street numbering, making the colony name the most important element for accurate routing.
For international mail from abroad to Multan addresses, always write “MULTAN” in capital letters and “PAKISTAN” on a separate line. International postal systems route based on country and city names primarily. The 60000 postal code assists international routing systems that recognize Pakistani postal codes. For courier services like DHL, FedEx, and TCS WorldWide, Multan is served with regular express delivery schedules — typically 3–5 working days from the UK/US, 2–4 days from UAE/Saudi Arabia.
Multan’s Major Neighborhoods and Housing Areas
Multan’s residential geography is defined by a mixture of old-city areas (Hussain Agahi, Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony, Haram Gate area) and planned post-partition housing schemes. The most prominent residential areas include: Gulgasht Colony (upper-middle-class residential area near Bosan Road, postal code approximately 60200), Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony (large middle-class residential scheme named after the famous Sufi saint’s shrine, code 60050), New Multan (planned sector near the Multan-Bahawalpur highway), and Wapda Town (housing scheme developed for WAPDA employees, now open to general public).
Newer housing developments include DHA Multan (Defence Housing Authority’s first large project in South Punjab, along the Multan-Vehari Road corridor), Bahria Orchard Multan, and numerous private housing schemes along the Bosan Road and Southern Bypass corridors. These developments are formally within Multan District administrative boundaries and use Multan postal codes, though specific sub-codes may not yet be assigned for all phases. When in doubt, use 60000 with the complete housing scheme name, phase, block, and plot number for accurate delivery.
Pakistan Post Services in Multan: What’s Available
Pakistan Post’s Multan General Post Office (GPO) is located in the city center and serves as the primary sorting facility for all of Multan District. Services available at Multan GPO include: domestic letter and parcel post (regular and registered), Speed Post (express domestic delivery within Pakistan, 1–3 days), Money Order services for domestic cash transfers, Savings Bank accounts (Pakistan Post operates a postal savings system), and international airmail. Sub-post offices in Multan Cantt, Gulgasht Colony, Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony, and other areas extend Pakistan Post services into residential neighborhoods.
In addition to Pakistan Post, private courier services with Multan branches provide faster, trackable delivery. TCS Express has multiple branches in Multan and offers same-day delivery within Multan city for orders placed before the designated cutoff time. Leopards Courier, M&P (Mumtaz and Poochna), CallCourier, and Swyft all serve Multan. For online sellers and businesses in Multan dispatching orders across Pakistan, the courier network provides more reliable tracking and faster delivery than Pakistan Post for most commercial packages.
South Punjab Regional Postal Codes: Multan and Neighboring Cities
| City | Postal Code | Province |
|---|---|---|
| Multan (City) | 60000 | Punjab |
| Multan Cantonment | 60100 | Punjab |
| Bahawalpur | 63100 | Punjab |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 64200 | Punjab |
| Sahiwal | 57000 | Punjab |
| Vehari | 61100 | Punjab |
| Khanewal | 58100 | Punjab |
| Lodhran | 59300 | Punjab |
| Muzaffargarh | 34200 | Punjab |
| D.G. Khan (Dera Ghazi Khan) | 32200 | Punjab |
South Punjab is one of Pakistan’s most economically significant regions, anchored by Multan as the divisional headquarters. The region produces a major share of Pakistan’s cotton, mango, and wheat output. Understanding postal codes for the surrounding region is useful for businesses, NGOs, and government agencies operating across South Punjab. When sending mail or parcels to any South Punjab city, use the specific city’s code from the table above rather than defaulting to Multan’s 60000, as cross-district mail is sorted at the Multan regional hub and then dispatched to the correct district post office.
Frequently Asked Questions: Multan Postal Code
Q: What is the correct postal code for Multan to use on a passport application?
A: Use 60000 as the Multan city postal code for passport applications at NADRA. If your residence is in a specific area like Gulgasht Colony or Multan Cantt, you may use 60200 or 60100 respectively. For NADRA purposes, the 5-digit code is sufficient — you do not need a more specific sub-code unless specifically prompted.
Q: My parcel from abroad shows it arrived in Pakistan but I cannot track it to Multan. What should I do?
A: International parcels typically enter Pakistan through Karachi or Islamabad customs. Once cleared, they transfer to Pakistan Post’s or the respective courier’s domestic network. For Pakistan Post international parcels, contact the Multan GPO’s parcel section with your tracking number. For DHL/FedEx, use their online tracking portal for live status. Customs clearance delays (1–10 working days) are common for packages from the US, UK, and UAE.
Q: Is Multan a Tier-1 city for courier delivery in Pakistan?
A: Yes. Major courier companies (TCS, Leopards, M&P, Bykea Courier, Trax) classify Multan as a Tier-1 city with dedicated branch networks and regular daily dispatches. This means standard express delivery rates apply (same as Lahore and Karachi), and next-day delivery from Multan to major cities is typically available. Delivery within Multan city from Multan-based senders is often same-day with morning dispatch.