ITU-USF PAKISTAN WORKSHOP “INTERNET ACCESS AND

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY &

TELECOMMUNICATION

ITU-USF PAKISTAN

WORKSHOP

“INTERNET ACCESS

AND ADOPTION”

10-11 OCTOBER 2018,

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

VENUE

Islamabad Marriott Hotel

Address: Aga Khan Road, Shalimar 5,

Islamabad 44000, Pakistan

Tel: +92 51 2826121

HOTELS

No.

Name of the Hotel

Room Rate

(Approx. per night)

Islamabad Marriott Hotel

Address: Aga Khan Road, Shalimar 5,

Islamabad 44000 Pakistan

Tel: +92 51 2826121

Fax: +92 51 2825113

URL: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/isbpk-islamabad-

marriott-hotel

USD 172-180

Islamabad Serena Hotel

Address: Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy

Islamabad

Tel: +92 51 287 4000

Fax: +92 51 287 1092

URL: http://www.serenahotels.com/serenaislamabad/default-

en.html

USD 181-190

Ramada Islamabad Hotel

Address: 1 Club Road, Murree Road, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Tel: +92 51 111 379 379

Fax: +92 51 287 5099

Email: [email protected]

URL: http://ramadaislamabad.com/

USD 130-140

Hotel Margala

Address: M2 near Convention Centre Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92 51 111 901 901

Fax: +92 51 2274 054

Email: [email protected]

URL: http://www.hotelmargala.com

USD 84-105

Note: In case of any booking issues, please contact Mr. Munib Aslam,

[email protected] . Payments will be the responsibility of the guests which may be

made through Cash/Credit Cards. Guests are advised to process their hotel booking at

least 10 days prior to the event.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

All foreigners coming to Pakistan need a valid passport. Pakistan Missions abroad are

authorized to grant Visit/Tourist Visa for three months validity and stay with double entry

to foreigners of 175 countries. Participants are requested to contact Pakistan embassy in

their country and ensure that they possess visa for the period of stay in Pakistan. For more

information about the countries list and Visa info please click here for Visa Category or

follow the link below:

URL: www.dgip.gov.pk/Files/Visa%20Categories.aspx

For quick info about Visa Policy, Visa Categories and Immigration Policy, you can also

visit direct links as follows:

Visa Policy: www.dgip.gov.pk/files/Visa.aspx

Visa Categories: www.dgip.gov.pk/Files/Visa%20Categories.aspx

Immigration Policy: www.dgip.gov.pk/Files/Immigration.aspx

For Visa Facilitation letter contact points given at the end of this document may be

contacted with following documents:

 Recent photograph

 Copy of Passport (six moth validity is required)

 National ID Card copy (if any)

 Confirm E-ticket

 Confirm Hotel Booking

TRANSPORTATION & AIRPORT PICK/DROP

Universal Service Fund Company will provide pick-and-drop services to the guests.

However, it will be contingent upon guests to timely inform USF, via

[email protected], of their arrival departure flight details to avoid any

inconvenience.

In addition to above, the facility of Radio Cabs, and car rental services can be availed

from reception desk of hotels at reasonable rates. Uber and Careem are also available via

their respective Apps.

The most commonly used mode to travel in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi is

by Careem.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

ITU requests all participants to ensure medical and travel insurance covering the whole

period of the overseas travel. Neither ITU nor PTA/MoIT will be able to meet any

expenses relating to injury, accident or medical treatment of the participant.

OTHER INFORMATION

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Combining a rich history, the confluence of many a civilization and temperate climate,

Islamabad - the capital city of Pakistan - is one of the most beautiful cities in the South

Asian region. Wide, tree-lined streets adorn the various sectors and zones of the city,

making it accessible and spectacular. Administratively, the city is located within the

Islamabad Capital Territory, which is federally controlled, even though historically

Islamabad has been a part of the Punjab province; more specifically the Potohar Plateau.

The city was born in 1960 to replace Karachi as the capital. It has a population of over a

million and together with its neighbouring twin city of Rawalpindi, the greater

Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the third largest in Pakistan with a

population of over 3 million.

Following website contains useful information about Islamabad:

http://www.islamabad.gov.pk/

WEATHER

The month of October is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with daily

highs decreasing from 30°C to 20°C over the course of the month, but sometimes

exceeding 33°C or dropping below 15°C only one day in ten.

Also, please see below the typical expected temperature chart for October 2018.

TIME ZONE

Pakistan is covered by a single time zone. Local time is GMT +5.

BANKS & CURRENCY

The Pakistani currency unit is Rupee. Travellers cheques (best carried in US Dollars or

Pounds Sterling) are accepted at most banks, four and five star hotels and major shops.

It is recommended that participants may keep some US Dollars in cash for expenses in

Islamabad. However, larger shops and hotels accept credit cards, mostly VISA,

MasterCard and American Express. Bank hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to

Thursday, 9am to 12:30pm & 2:30pm to 5:30pm on Fridays. Bargaining is expected in

street markets and small stores.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

One US Dollar can be exchanged for about 125 Pakistani Rupees. Euros, Pound Sterling,

and other major currencies can be easily exchanged. Foreign currency in cash is allowed

up to a limit of 5,000 USD (equivalent). Currency exchange facilities are available in most

banks and (registered) currency changers as well as the airport. Major hotels also

provide currency exchange facility but may charge commission. Exchanging money in

the street is not advisable.

Market exchange rate may be obtained from State Bank of Pakistan:

http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/rates/m2m/M2M-Current.asp

COMMUNICATION

The international dialling code for Pakistan is 92. The outgoing international code is ‘00’

or ‘+’, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes

are in use, e.g. (0)51 for Islamabad, (0)21 for Karachi. There are four GSM 900 and 1800

mobile networks in operation, providing fair coverage, concentrated in urban areas.

Internet cafes and Wifi environments exist at many places in the city.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Emergencies Police: 15

Fire Brigade: 16

Ambulance: 115

Ambulance/Rescue: 1122

ELECTRICITY

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Round two- or three-pin plugs are used. For other

types of plugs converters are easily available in the market.

CONTACT POINT

For any further information you may require or if you need a personal invitation letter

or official document for your travel clearances, please contact:

Mouhammad Munib Aslam

Sr. Admin Officer

Universal Service Fund Company,

Islamabad.

Cell/Whatsapp: +92-321-5336695

Tel: +92-51- 9212308

Fax: +92-51-9214261

E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Umar Farooq Butt

Head of Technical Coordination

Universal Service Fund Company,

Islamabad.

Cell/Whatsapp: +92-333-4371507

Tel: +92-51- 9212308

Fax: +92-51-9214261

E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. S. Asif Kamal,

GM Tech,

Universal Service Fund Company,

Islamabad.

Cell: +92-314-5111700

Tel: +92-51-9212308

Fax: +92-51-9214261

E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Zeeshan Haider,

Director International,

Ministry of IT

Islamabad.

Tel: +92-51-9203505

Fax: +92-51-2870790

E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Yasir Qadir,

Member (IC),

Ministry of IT,

Islamabad.

Tel: +92-51-9221048

Fax: +92-51-2870790

E-mail: [email protected]