Pakistan

=Visiting = ''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''

=Entering with a Car or Motorbike= Correct as of: October 2017 .

Iran to Pakistan: This is for the Mirjan-Taftan crossing, note you are under armed protection by the Levy guards from the Iran/Pakistan border throughout Balochistan, there is no option for this. It takes around 1.5hrs to leave Iran and get carnet stamped. The entry to Pakistan is around 30mins. You will then be escorted to the Levies station and given the manager's office floor to sleep. You will receive armed escorts by the Levies through the entire length of Balochistan (three day crossing), you will stay overnight in Dalbandin and Quetta, where it will take an additional day to obtain your NOC (No Objection Certificate). You will be allowed to leave the following day. You may then be either escorted to the border of Balochistan or you may be escorted all the way to Lahore. Those on cars and motorbikes drive/ride their own vehicles. Those travelling by other means ride in the back of police vehicles.

Required Paperwork
A Carnet de Passage is mandatory to enter enter Pakistan with any kind of motorized vehicle.

Cost of entry
State the cost for a vehicle to enter

Permitted length of stay
State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.

Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Pakistan/India border (Wagah): Before you exit visit the closing of the border ceremony which is unique and happens around 4pm depending upon sunset hours. Then exit the next day. Exiting Pakistan is easy, details are entered by hand in their ledgers and you ride/drive through to India, then more paperwork. Whole crossing took a few hours, nothing unexpected.

=Driving in =

Vehicle insurance requirements
Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

Cost of vehicle insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance
Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license
''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''

Driving side of road
Right.

RHD vehicles can be driven,infact many people own them here .

Mandatory items in vehicle
''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''

General Road quality
''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''

Road signs
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

=Gas price in and Diesel price in = Last updated: October 2012 

In Balochistan the Levy guards will take you to petrol stations when requested,however in some remote areas the only petrol available will be decanted from canisters. Quality is poor throughout Pakistan but usable.

=Safety and Security Considerations= Not recommended. There will be animals, people, carts and trucks on the roadway, which often does not have defined edges. In addition vehicles often travel against the traffic direction. Of course no streetlighting in most of Pakistan, so you cannot see hazards.

Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

In Pakistan, as much of Asia, right of way is given to the largest vehicles. This means that trucks will turn in front of you, overtake other trucks, drive the wrong way even on divided roads. You will need to weave around animals, vehicles, carts, mopeds, small motorbikes, utes, trucks, camels and of course people, all travelling at different speeds. Be careful, rarely does anyone look when entering a roadway so keep an eye out for vehicles swinging out in front of you or crossing your path. Drive at the speed of surrounding traffic and be highly aware, the roadway between Lahore and Islamabad is especially challenging due to the markets on each side of the road and sheer volume of people and vehicles. Note, Divided roads are often used by vehicles travelling in the wrong direction if it is quicker for them to do so.

NB: Motorbikes are not allowed on (the few) motorways in Pakistan.

Security advisories and information
=Camping in = ''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''

List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.

''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''

Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

=Navigation=

Paper maps
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in

GPS Maps of
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
 * iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

=Special Overland Travel interests= List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

=Vehicle Maintenance=

Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.

=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in = Buy Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell ''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

=References= Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

=Helpful External links= Add any helpful external links here.