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Security guards and watchmen in Pakistan: what to expect

Updated 4 November 2026

A security guard in Pakistan costs approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 a month for an unarmed static post, according to 2026 price guides from security companies, and armed or specialised cover costs more. The price depends on the number of posts, the hours and whether the work is armed. For current offers for your premises, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

• Guard or watchman, and the number of posts
• Shift hours and days per week
• Armed or unarmed, and static post or mobile patrol
• Start date and the city of the post
• Budget per month in rupees

Guard rates are quoted per month for each post.

Licences for security companies

Firms that supply guards need a licence. In Punjab the fee for issuing a licence to a private security company is Rs 10,000. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a company pays Rs 100,000 for registration and Rs 200,000 as a security deposit, and the NOC is renewable every year. An Islamabad licensing notice gives a processing time of 4 to 6 months, and companies must also register with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. Ask the firm for its licence number before you hire.

Season and working hours

From May to September the heat is very strong, so guards on outdoor posts need shifts planned around the hottest hours and regular breaks. From November to March the mild weather makes long outdoor shifts easier. Choose the start date to match the season you need covered.

Guard or watchman, and where

BlaBlaPrice lists security guards and watchmen as separate categories, so say which role you need. Name the city and district of the post, for example Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad, so that sellers answer for the right place.

What to write in your request

Write the number of guards, the shift hours and days, whether they are armed, and whether the post is static or a patrol. Add the start date and your budget per month in rupees. Because guard rates are quoted per post and per month, a clear post count and hours make the offers comparable.

Describe the post in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice. The AI asks for missing details such as shift hours and armed or unarmed cover, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also start from the security guard or watchman categories.