What Are Postal Codes
Postal codes refer to a series of numbers or digits which are used to identify different geographic regions and areas for efficient and error-free postal transfers such as mails and parcels. In many countries they are also known as zip codes. Postal codes in Pakistan are issued by Pakistan Post which is a government body managing mailing and delivery services nationwide.
Importance of Postal Codes
The development of a postal codes system is necessary for a number of reasons. They result in accurate location determination for a number of functions and services. They are required for bank processes, important government documentation, and online shopping. Also accurate location identification also allows precise mail and package delivery.
Postal Codes of Islamabad For Islamabad, a set of 5-digits is used as a postal code which is 44000. While within Islamabad, different areas and sectors even institutions have their own postal codes assigned to them. The initial two digits refer to the main city and the other three digits refer to the sub-divisions within the city to which a separate code has been assigned.
List of Islamabad Postal Codes
| Area | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Ali Pur Frash | 45600 |
| Bagnial | 45240 |
| Bara Kau | 45400 |
| Chirah | 45680 |
| Golra | 45200 |
| Herdogher | 45800 |
| Islamabad Aiwan-e-Saddar | 44040 |
| Islamabad Allama Iqbal Open University | 44310 |
| Islamabad B-Block Pak Secretariat | 44020 |
| Islamabad Cabinet Block | 44030 |
| Islamabad E-9 (Air HQ) | 44230 |
| Islamabad F-7 Markaz | 44210 |
| Islamabad F-8 Markaz | 44220 |
| Islamabad Federal Board | 44320 |
| Islamabad GPO | 44000 |
| Islamabad G-10 Markaz | 44100 |
| Islamabad G-5 Foreign Office | 44050 |
| Islamabad G-8 Markaz | 44080 |
| Islamabad G-9 Markaz | 44090 |
| Islamabad Hajj Complex | 45210 |
| Islamabad I-10 Markaz | 44800 |
| Islamabad I-8/4 | 44790 |
| Islamabad National Health Laboratories | 45500 |
| Islamabad Prime Minister Secretariat | 44010 |
| Islamabad Quaid-e-Azam University | 45320 |
| Kuri | 45570 |
| Lohi Bher | 45710 |
| Mara Jaffar | 45250 |
| Model Town Humak | 45700 |
| Nilore | 45650 |
| Noorpur Shahan | 45300 |
| Pakistan Town (Korang Town) | 45720 |
| Rawal Town | 45510 |
| Rewat | 45900 |
| Shah Allah Ditta | 45220 |
| Sihala | 45750 |
| Sohan | 45740 |
| Tarlai Kalan | 45550 |
| Tarnol | 45230 |
A postal code is a number or a collection of digits which is used to mark a certain region or identify an area on a map. This system is helpful in accurate transfer of letters, packages and documents. In Islamabad, a 5-digit postal code system is used. Islamabad’s postal code is 44000. Each sub-divided area of Islamabad has its own postal code. It works in a way that initial two digits are of the city that is 44 in Islamabad and remaining three digits are of the sub-divided sector or area. This postal system working for decades has ensured an error-free delivery and mailing system.