RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Post has decided to collect the rates of general parcels and Express Services Parcels (EMS) for domestic and foreign countries based on the volumetric system instead of the actual weight from July 1.

According to a circular issued by the postal headquarters, the method of private courier companies in other countries of the world and Pakistan is now being implemented in Pakistan Post as well.

The method of calculating the weight has been stated that weight of parcel will be calculated by multiplying length, width and height of the parcel in centimetres and dividing it by 5000. The higher of the original weight and the new weight will be counted.

Pakistan Post has explained in the circular that the institution was facing heavy additional costs instead of actual income from large-volume, low-weight parcels. This move will increase revenue and reduce expenses.

Now, those who unnecessarily use large-volume packets will have to pay charges much higher than the actual weight. The actual weight limit for these services has been maintained at 30 kilograms; however, a list of additional charges has also been issued in case of an increase in volumetric measurement.

This decision was approved at a meeting of the Postal Services Management Board.

Published in Dawn, June 28th, 2025