Editing Pakistan

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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
''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 {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">December 2015</span>.'''

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

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.

==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.'' <br />
''Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.''

==Exiting with a vehicle==
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''

=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}= 
==Recommended books for Overlanding in {{PAGENAME}}==
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==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
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==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==
Left.<br />
Unknown if LHD vehicles can be driven in {{PAGENAME}}.

==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.)''
==Roads==
===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 {{PAGENAME}}==
''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 {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">October 2012</span>'''<br />

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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''

==Gas and Diesel Quality==
''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''

=Safety and Security Considerations=
==Driving at night==
''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''

==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.''

==Special driving considerations==
''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''

==Security advisories and information==
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
''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 {{PAGENAME}}
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
''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 {{PAGENAME}}==
* [http://ioverlander.com/ 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.
''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.''

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

=Vehicle Maintenance=
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==Local Garages==
''Add known good mechanics here.''

=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Buy'''<br/>
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''

'''Sell'''<br/>
''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.''
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=Helpful External links=
''Add any helpful external links here.''
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