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About the Australian High Commission in Pakistan
Head of Mission
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan
Contact information
Address
Constitution Ave and Ispahani Rd,
Diplomatic Enclave, No. 1
Sector G-5/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Access to the diplomatic zone in Islamabad, where the High Commission is located, has been restricted by the Pakistani Government for security reasons. Access to the High Commission is on foot from the UN Boulevard entrance to the enclave on Constitution Avenue, or via bus from the National Convention Centre at the corner of the Constitution Avenue and Shahrah-E-Kashmir Road. An office in the car park of the Convention Centre has been set up to sell tickets and direct customers to the bus.
Postal Address
PO Box 1046, Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone
+92 51 8355 500 (Switchboard/Receptionist)
Fax
+92 51 282 0112 (Admin/Consular)
+92 51 282 0189 (Executive)
+92 51 282 1150 (Immigration)
+92 51 282 0716 (Austrade)
+92 51 282 0418 (AusAID)
+92 51 282 3686 (Defence)
+92 51 282 1161 (AFP)
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Consular enquiries: consular.islm@dfat.gov.au
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Passport enquiries: islm.passports@dfat.gov.au
Note: Consular and Passport enquiries are for Australian Citizens only and visa enquiries will not be responded to. For all visa enquiries please contact the Immigration enquiries email below.
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Immigration enquiries: immigration.islamabad@dfat.gov.au
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Information from the public provides important support to the Australian Government in its efforts to maintain the integrity of Australia's borders and immigration programs. If you have relevant information, email immigration.islamabad@dfat.gov.au
Opening hours
The High Commission will be open from:
08.00 am to 4.35 pm Monday to Thursday
08.00 to 12.30 Friday
except Public Holidays.
Public holidays
In 2008 the High Commission will be closed on:
01 January (Tuesday) - New Year's Day
17 January (Thursday) - Moharram
18 January (Friday) - Moharram
18 February 2008 - Elections
21 March (Friday) - Good Friday
24 March (Monday) - Easter Monday
14 August (Thursday) - Independence Day
01 October (Wednesday) - Eid-UL-Fitr*
02 October (Thursday) - Eid-UL-Fitr*
8 December (Monday) - Eid-UL-Azha*
9 December (Tuesday) - Eid-UL-Azha*
25 December (Thursday) - Christmas Day
26 December (Friday) - Boxing DayDates marked (*) are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Vacancies
Executive Assistant (Expatriate Position) to Defence Adviser
The Office of the Defence Adviser (ODA) within the Australian High Commission, Islamabad, has a vacancy for a locally engaged, expatriate position, employee, as the Executive Assistant to the Defence Adviser.
Applications close: 15 October 2008
For more details click:
EA to Defence Adviser - Vacancy Notice
EA to Defence Adviser - Duty Statement
Senior Health Adviser - AusAID
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is looking for a Senior Health Adviser to provide leadership in the design and implementation of Australia's growing health program in Pakistan. The Health Adviser's position will be located at the AusAID Office in the Australian High Commission, Islamabad.
Applications close: 17 October 2008
For more details click:
Advertisement: Senior Health Adviser - AusAID
Terms of Reference: Senior Health Adviser - AusAID