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TCS offers three express options: Same Day Delivery (within 24 hours in 4 major cities, PKR 300-450/kg, book before afternoon cutoff), TCS Hazir (60-min pickup service, PKR 150-300 pickup fee), and Overnight Express (next business day nationwide, PKR 250-300/kg). Same-day operates Monday-Saturday only in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.
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Introduction
When urgent delivery matters, TCS Express offers Pakistan’s fastest courier options—from same-day delivery within major cities to nationwide overnight service. But with multiple speed tiers and confusing cutoff times, choosing the right option wastes time and money if you don’t understand the differences.
This guide clarifies TCS’s complete express delivery portfolio: same-day service availability and pricing, TCS Hazir’s 60-minute pickup guarantee, overnight express coverage, and a decision framework to pick the fastest option for your budget and timeline. Whether sending urgent business documents or time-sensitive gifts, you’ll know exactly which TCS service delivers fastest—and costs least.
TCS Express Delivery Overview
TCS Express refers to fast shipping services prioritizing speed through dedicated logistics: cargo aircraft transport, priority sorting, and extended operating hours. Pakistan’s only courier with its own air freighter fleet, TCS moves packages between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad overnight while many competitors still rely on 18–20 hour road transport. This aviation infrastructure justifies premium pricing for urgent shipments—legal documents, emergency medical supplies and time-sensitive gifts—where delivery delays are simply not acceptable.
Same Day Delivery
TCS Hazir Pickup
Overnight Express
Economy Service
Same Day vs Overnight vs Economy- Complete Comparison
Choosing the right TCS service comes down to three things: how fast you need the parcel to arrive, how much coverage you need across Pakistan, and how much you are willing to pay per kilogram. Use this side‑by‑side comparison to see, in one glance, how Same Day, Overnight and Economy differ on speed, coverage, cost and cutoff times.
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TCS Same Day Delivery Guide
TCS Same Day Delivery completes pickup and delivery within 24 hours in four major metros—Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Designed for emergency shipping, it costs roughly 40–60% more than overnight service but becomes worth it when timing is critical, such as urgent legal filings, same‑day birthday gifts or emergency medical documents.
Same Day Coverage Cities & Areas
- Karachi: All major zones (Central, North, South, East, West). Typical booking cutoff is in the afternoon, so plan to book earlier in the day for safer same‑day completion.
- Lahore: Areas within or near the Ring Road, including Gulberg, DHA, Johar Town, Model Town and Cantt, are usually covered. Same‑day availability still depends on load and exact neighbourhood, so confirm at the counter or via helpline when booking.
- Islamabad / Rawalpindi: Twin cities are treated as a combined zone, covering core F, G, I and E sectors plus Blue Area, Bahria Town and Rawalpindi Saddar. Outskirts or newly developed societies may fall back to overnight instead of same‑day.
Timing & Cutoff Rules
- Operating days: TCS Same Day normally runs Monday to Saturday; Sundays and public holidays are excluded, so next‑day or economy services apply instead on those dates.
- Booking cutoff: In practice, most branches close same‑day bookings by early‑to‑mid afternoon. As a safe rule, treat anything after around 2:30 PM as too late for guaranteed same‑day and expect next‑day delivery instead.
What happens if you miss the cutoff? When a shipment is accepted after the local same‑day cutoff, it automatically follows the next available service—usually Overnight Express—without any same‑day commitment, even if the staff still accepts your parcel.
Example timelines:
– Book at 11:00 AM → pickup around midday → delivery by the evening on the same business day.
– Book at 2:45 PM → most branches will process it as an overnight shipment for delivery the next business day.
Pricing & Charges
Same‑day pricing is significantly higher than overnight because it uses tighter routing and prioritised handling. For light parcels, expect roughly PKR 300–350 for 0.5 kg and PKR 350–450 for a 1 kg shipment inside the same city, depending on which metro zone you ship from and current fuel surcharges.
The overnight equivalent for the same weights usually ranges around PKR 200–300, which means you are paying a 40–60% premium for same‑day speed. Heavier slabs such as 2 kg or 5 kg follow the same pattern: a clear uplift over overnight rates in exchange for faster delivery.
Additional fees: Fuel surcharge (often 8–10% of the base rate) is added on most invoices. Optional insurance at roughly 2% of declared value applies for high‑value contents, and some outlying or hard‑to‑reach areas may include an extra PKR 100–150 “remote area” fee even for same‑day bookings.
TCS Hazir – 60-Minute Pickup Service
TCS Hazir guarantees doorstep pickup within 60 minutes of booking—Pakistan’s only dedicated rapid pickup service. Launched in 2012, Hazir (Urdu for “present” or “ready”) solves the “I cannot reach a TCS branch” problem for busy professionals, elderly customers or businesses without dedicated shipping staff.
📲 How to Book TCS Hazir (3 Methods)
💵 Hazir Pickup Charges
Pickup fee structure:
- Within city limits: PKR 150–200 per pickup.
- Remote or outlying areas: PKR 250–300 per pickup.
- Multiple parcels in one pickup: Same single fee applies, so sending 3 parcels at once is cost‑effective compared to three separate pickups.
Example total cost scenario:
- If you book Hazir pickup at PKR 200 and send a 1 kg parcel via Overnight Express at PKR 280, your combined total is PKR 480.
- Compare that to a self drop‑off at a TCS branch, where you would only pay the PKR 280 shipping cost. In other words, you are paying a PKR 200 premium—roughly 40–45% extra—for the convenience of not leaving your home or office.
- This premium is often worth it for high‑value or time‑sensitive shipments where a trip to the branch would cost you more in time, fuel or missed work than the pickup fee itself.
TCS Overnight Express Service
Overnight Express is TCS’s most popular service, delivering to roughly 90% of Pakistan within one business day. It balances speed with affordability—around 30–40% cheaper than same‑day service while still guaranteeing next‑day arrival—and handles an estimated 60–70% of TCS’s daily shipment volume, which exceeds 200,000 parcels nationwide.
How Overnight Express works in practice:
Day 1 (drop‑off): You drop your parcel at a TCS branch or schedule a pickup before the evening cutoff, usually around 6:00 PM. The parcel goes through priority sorting and, for major intercity routes, is loaded onto TCS’s cargo aircraft for overnight transit.
Night transit: Long‑distance routes such as Karachi to Lahore or Karachi to Islamabad fly via air freighter overnight, cutting travel time from 18–20 hours by road down to a few hours in the air.
Day 2 (delivery): The parcel arrives at the destination hub early in the morning, around 7:00 AM. It is out for delivery by mid‑morning, typically 10:00 AM, and most deliveries are completed by 6:00 PM the same day.
Success rate: Under normal operating conditions, TCS achieves a 92–95% on‑time delivery rate for Overnight Express, meaning the vast majority of parcels arrive on the promised next business day.
Which TCS Service Should You Choose?
Not sure whether to use Same Day, Overnight, Economy or add Hazir pickup? Use this decision framework to match your shipment needs with the right TCS service based on urgency, budget and location.
Which TCS Service Fits Your Situation?
Tap a scenario to see the best‑fit service in a simple explanation.
Use Same Day when delivery must finish today inside Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or Rawalpindi and your budget can handle a clear premium over Overnight.
- Court, exam or visa deadlines
- Forgotten birthday or event gifts
- Emergency medical or business papers
How to Book TCS Express Delivery
Booking any TCS express service—Same Day, Overnight or Economy—follows the same three basic methods. You can book in person at a TCS Express Centre, create your shipment through the mobile app or request a rider to collect the parcel from your location.
1. Walk‑in: Visit your nearest TCS Express Centre, fill out the booking form, choose the required service speed, pay the charges and receive your CN tracking number at the counter.
2. Mobile app: Install the official TCS app, create a new shipment, select the service type, then either schedule a Hazir pickup or generate a QR/code for quick branch drop‑off.
3. Phone pickup: Call the TCS helpline, request a Hazir pickup, share your address and parcel details, and a rider is usually assigned to collect the shipment within about 60 minutes during working hours.
Express Delivery Tips & Special Use Cases
🎁 Sending Gifts via TCS Express
TCS Sentiments Express combines fast delivery with gift packaging—ideal for birthday surprises or Eid presents that need same‑day or overnight arrival. When booking, specify that it is a gift shipment to access extra services such as gift wrapping (typically PKR 100–150 extra), fragile handling stickers, a personal message card and photo proof of delivery at the destination.
Best service choice: Use Same Day for forgotten birthdays when both sender and recipient are in one of the four metro cities (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or Rawalpindi). Use Overnight Express for intercity gifts where next‑day delivery is fast enough.
📄 Sending Documents Urgently
For legal contracts, academic certificates or banking documents that require proof of delivery and tracking, use at least Overnight Express to guarantee next‑business‑day arrival. Request signature confirmation at the destination, add declared value insurance (around 2% of the document’s replacement or processing cost), and track the shipment in real time using your CN tracking number.
Pro tip: Documents under 0.5 kg usually fall into the lowest rate slab, so avoid using oversized envelopes or excessive packaging that pushes your shipment into a heavier weight bracket unnecessarily. Keep it compact and light to save on charges.
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Conclusion
By now you know how TCS Same Day, Overnight Express, Economy and Hazir pickup fit together, what they cost roughly and when each one makes sense. Use Same Day only for true emergencies, rely on Overnight Express as your default urgent option, choose Economy for non‑urgent or heavier parcels and add Hazir whenever you need doorstep pickup instead of visiting a branch.