I just crossed today, slightly confusing where to go on the India side, but otherwise fairly easy. Probably mainly because they are building a big stage for the ceremony and also transforming the border area.
From Pakistan side the border opens at 9:30, there are 2 checkposts before the actual border where they want to see your passport and sometimes check your bags. After that leaving is fairly simple and fast. The customs office is on the right side after you enter, there is a small waiting area there. Being early had its advantages because there was nobody there. No que's to stand in. Pakistani people are not early risers.
A few other checking of the passport and then you cross the gates they use for the ceremony and you are in India.
Getting the carnet stamped here was a bit of a process, where I had to get multiple forms, signatures, bike checks and finally the stamps. If you find the the Immigration and Customs office and ask around for the Carnet it will work itself out.
Hope that helped.
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