Narowal GPO: Services, Timings and Contact
The General Post Office (GPO) Narowal serves the border district’s postal needs — mail, parcels, UMS, money orders and savings services. Details below; the national picture is in the Pakistan Post directory.
Quick answer: Narowal GPO offers mail, parcels, UMS express, money orders and savings services, generally Mon–Sat 9am–5pm. Contact via helpline 051-111-111-117 or Northern Punjab circle channels.
In this guide
Services
- Ordinary/registered mail and parcels, UMS domestic express.
- Money orders (ordinary, urgent, electronic where available).
- Postal savings, prize bonds, utility bill collection.
- Pension disbursement for government retirees.
Timings & contact
Generally Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm. Helpline 051-111-111-117; Northern Punjab circle (Rawalpindi) 051-9270049; tracking at ep.gov.pk.
Narowal district snapshot
Narowal — the border district between Lahore and Sialkot — is agricultural heartland (rice, wheat) with a growing services sector, and home to the Kartarpur Corridor, the visa-free Sikh pilgrimage crossing that put the district on the world map in 2019.
The GPO serves a largely rural catchment: farmers’ money orders, students’ documents, traders’ UMS parcels. For Kartarpur-area visitors needing postal services, Narowal city’s GPO is the main office; timings are the standard Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm.
Booking a parcel: step by step
- Pack it: sturdy box, cushioning, sealed — staff may ask to inspect contents before accepting.
- Address it: sender and recipient names, complete addresses, and mobile numbers on both.
- Choose the service: ordinary (cheapest, untracked), registered (proof of delivery), or UMS (trackable, 2–5 days).
- Bring CNIC — required for registered and UMS bookings.
- Pay and keep the receipt — the tracking number for UMS is printed on it; track at ep.gov.pk.
Services in detail
| Service | Available | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary/registered mail | Yes | Daily dispatch | |
| Parcels & UMS | Yes | Trackable 2–5 day option | |
| Money orders | Yes | Ordinary, urgent, EMO where enabled | |
| Savings & prize bonds | Yes | No-frills accounts | |
| Bill collection | Yes | Utilities | |
| Pension disbursement | Yes | Month-start rush | |
| EMS international | Via GPO network | Confirm at counter |
Frequently asked questions
What are Narowal GPO timings?
Generally Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm — confirm on 051-111-111-117.
Is there a post office near Kartarpur?
Narowal city’s GPO is the district’s main post office serving the Kartarpur area — confirm timings on the helpline 051-111-111-117 before visiting.
Which circle is Narowal in?
Northern Punjab circle (Rawalpindi) — complaint desk 051-9270049.
How much does it cost to send a parcel within Pakistan?
It depends on weight and service — ordinary parcels are cheapest, UMS costs more for speed and tracking. The counter staff weigh and quote before you commit.
Can I send a parcel from Narowal to Karachi?
Yes — UMS delivers trackable parcels nationwide in 2–5 days; ordinary and registered parcels cover every destination Pakistan Post serves.
Does Narowal GPO offer UMS?
Yes — Urgent Mail Service with 2–5 day trackable delivery nationwide is available at the GPO.
Does Narowal GPO have a night counter?
No — standard hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. For after-hours needs, UMS booking cutoffs are typically mid-afternoon.
How do I send a registered letter from Narowal?
Bring the letter and your CNIC to the GPO counter, pay the registration fee, and keep the receipt — the registration number is your proof of posting and delivery tracking.
What is the postal code of Narowal?
Narowal’s postal codes fall in Punjab’s numbering range — confirm the exact code for your address at the GPO counter or Pakistan Post’s postcode directory, since codes vary by locality.
