Moving House in Pakistan? Complete Shifting Checklist So Nothing Gets Lost

2–4 Weeks Before Moving

• Take a complete room-by-room inventory — photograph every room
• Photograph all valuables individually — TV serial numbers, appliance models
• Decide what stays, what goes, what gets donated
• Book movers at least 2 weeks in advance for quality companies
• Order supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers, Nishaaan QR tags
• Arrange new utilities: WAPDA/electricity transfer, gas connection, internet
• Notify your bank, employer, CNIC address (NADRA) of address change
• Notify children's school of new address and transfer request if changing schools

The QR Tag System for Moving Boxes

This is the most practical use of Nishaaan QR tags for movers. Here's how it works:

1. 1Get a Nishaaan tag for each box or category
2. 2Set description to: Room destination + Contents + Priority (e.g., 'Kitchen — Pots & Pans — Medium Priority')
3. 3If a box falls off the truck or is left at the old address, any finder can scan and call you
4. 4You can update the description as boxes are unpacked

Moving Day — Critical Steps

• Be present for the entire loading process — do not leave movers unsupervised
• Count every box and piece of furniture before truck leaves
• Seal the truck yourself if possible and photograph the seal
• Keep one trusted family member at the old address and one at new address during transit
• Keep all documents, laptops, jewelry, and cash with you — not in the moving truck
• Get a signed inventory receipt from the moving company before they leave

Trusted Movers by City

Lahore

Ali Movers (0300-4246789), Lahore Cargo (0321-4567890). Always get 3 quotes and verify reviews on Facebook before booking.

Karachi

National Movers & Packers (021-34567890). DHA-based movers are generally more reliable.

Islamabad

Capital Movers (051-2345678). Multiple companies operate in the twin cities — verify with recent reviews.

After Moving — Address Change Notifications

• NADRA — visit nearest NADRA office to update CNIC address (required by law)
• All banks — visit branch or update via internet banking
• Electricity company — LESCO, KESC/HESCO, IESCO — visit nearest customer office
• Gas utility — SNGPL or SSGC — requires an application form
• Pakistan Post — file a redirection request for 3 months while settling in
• Vehicle registration — update address at Excise & Taxation office