Pakistanis in Switzerland
Welcome to the first dedicated website for Pakistanis in Switzerland. If you are living in or just visiting Switzerland, then there is a lot of useful information under FAQs. You can also have a peek at the latest Posts, Gallery, Videos and Events to see what is going on in the community.
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Expectations of falling interest rates are bumping up European stocks, as Sweden becomes the latest country to cut its main interest rate. [...]
Ascension is not the only annual happening in the country in May, as Switzerland also ‘celebrates’ another 'chilling' event this month. [...]
Switzerland is proposing to give $11 million to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, specifically for tackling the humanitarian crisis in Gaza triggered by the war between Israel and Hamas. [...]
As numerous motorists are setting off for the four-day holiday weekend, drivers are warned to expect a significant volume of traffic and bottlenecks on Swiss roads. [...]
The Swiss city has traditionally been a space for diplomacy and international relations. But does Geneva still merit this title? [...]
This year, Ascension Day is on Thursday May 9th. Here’s how the Swiss celebrate it - and where. [...]
Pro-Palestinian protests at Swiss universities; congested roads in Switzerland to be expected over the next few days; and other news in our roundup on Wednesday. [...]
Pro-Palestinian protests on Tuesday spread to three universities across Switzerland -- inspired by similar student demonstrations that began in the United States [...]
More Swiss cantons are hiring teachers from abroad, but candidates must meet certain criteria. [...]
The multi-functional symbol of Switzerland’s armed forces is set to become somewhat less ‘functional’ in the future. [...]
PTI secretary general Omar Ayub Khan in this undated photo. — APP/FilePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan has claimed that the May 9, 2023, riots were “a conspiracy to target party founder Imran Khan” and a plethora of cases against the top leadership was [...]
Pakistani soldiers patrol in Sararogha town in South Waziristan, on November 17, 2009. — AFPSecurity forces gunned down six terrorists during separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , the Inter-Services Public Relations said on WednesdayThe military’s media wing said that the [...]
IHC Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. — IHC Website/FileISLAMABAD: After the two senior judges of the Islamabad High Court sought contempt proceedings against the smear campaign, two separate larger benches were formed on Wednesday to hear the matter.The IHC judges [...]
Police fire teargas shell towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party activists and supporters of former Pakistan´s Prime Minister Imran to dispers them during a protest against the arrest of their leader in Peshawar on May 9, 2023. — AFPThe schools and other educational institutes across [...]
Balochistan bureaucrat Fareeda Tareen in this undated photo. — Facebook/@farida.tarin1Another female bureaucrat, Fareeda Tareen, made her way to perform an administrative role after being appointed as deputy commissioner in Balochistan, followed by four other women high-ranking government [...]
PTI founder Imran Khan during an interview at his residence in Lahore. — AFP/FileJailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has refused to apologise for the May 9 riots a day after the military ruled out holding dialogue with those involved in last year’s violent [...]
PTI leaders Sher Afzal Marwat, Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub. — AFP/Reuters/Facebook/Omar Ayub Khan/FilePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf outspoken leader Sher Afzal Marwat Wednesday declined to work with senior party leaders Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub Khan, making the internal rifts within the [...]
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan Wednesday reassured the Sikh community of all possible assistance to the Sikh delegation in their visa process and their visit to various Pakistani cities."Our doors are open for Sikh community," the envoy said while speaking to a delegation [...]
Lawyers seen gathered around a police van in Lahore on May 8, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — YouTube/Geo News LiveLAHORE: The atmosphere outside the Lahore High Court Wednesday turned chaotic after a clash between the police and lawyers who were protesting against the [...]
A woman carries a pedestal fan for repair during hot and humid weather. — Reuters/File LAHORE: Punjab's Provincial Disaster Management Authority Wednesday said the province is likely to witness a heatwave from today due to notable increase in temperature.Mercury, according to the [...]
Finding prayer facilities and halal food in Switzerland will be quite daunting for new arrivals to Switzerland. However, some of the larger cities in Switzerland have better Muslim-friendly facilities than others largely due to the number of Muslims visiting/living in those cities. To help new arrivals, we have created a comprehensive search facility to locate […] The post Mosques and Halal Food Stores appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
On the behalf of all Pakistanis in Switzerland we welcome all new arrivals to Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Switzerland. Whatever you call it, the country known for its cheese, chocolate, and time-telling ability is an appealing place to live. So pleasant, in fact, that the 2010 Mercer Worldwide Quality of Living Survey placed three Swiss cities (Zurich, Geneva, and […] The post Welcome to Switzerland appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Switzerland is a very appealing place to come and work: the salaries, working conditions and quality of life are very high. But competition for Swiss jobs is fierce and opportunities are more limited for those coming from outside of the EU or EFTA (European Free Trade Association) as there are often quotas for foreign workers […] The post Finding Employment appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
In case of an emergency you can use the toll-free numbers listed below: 117 Police 118 Fire 144 Ambulance 1414 Swiss Rescue 112 European emergency number Other useful numbers: 1811 General inquiries, e.g. doctors, theaters, etc. 140 Breakdown service 162 Weather report 163 Road report 187 Avalanche Report For general inquiry calls from Germany or […] The post Important Telephone Numbers appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Swiss healthcare is outstanding. Its combined public, subsidised private and totally private healthcare system create an extensive network of highly qualified doctors and hospitals, the best equipped medical facilities and no waiting lists, but it all comes at a price: around 10 percent of the average Swiss salary goes towards health insurance premiums. There […] The post Swiss Healthcare System appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
As a representative office of Pakistan, the Consulate General provides consular services such as visa & passport applications, birth registrations and attestation of documents. The Consulate also encourages our community to form associations to foster harmony among themselves and local Swiss community. It provides support and guidance to organize suitable social and cultural functions and motivates […] The post Embassy of Pakistan in Switzerland appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Switzerland is the world champion in the recycling. Recycling is an important matter in all Switzerland, as there isn’t much land to waste on landfill. Even more, because the ground is porous, drainage from landfills would quickly pollute its pristine lakes. Consequently, since 2000 all garbage that isn’t recycled is incinerated and the energy produced […] The post Recycling Waste appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
When you return from abroad or enter Switzerland, goods up to a total value of 300 CHF may be imported VAT-free (tax-free limit), provided they are intended for your personal use or as gifts. Foodstuffs, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, household pets and repairs or maintenance work carried out abroad on your own private vehicle are […] The post Purchase Allowance and Import Limits appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
The cost of living in Switzerland is very high. A study by UBS bank published in September 2015 found that Zurich and Geneva top the list of the world’s most costly cities, ahead of New York. It costs a Zurich family of three more than $3,600 (CHF3,569 in February 2016) a month to live, based […] The post Cost of Living appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
All tax-resident individuals are taxed on their worldwide income and wealth. Non tax-resident individuals are only taxed on Swiss sources of income and wealth. Income taxes are levied at three different levels: at the federal level (which is the same all over Switzerland), at the cantonal level (which is the same within a certain canton […] The post Swiss Tax System appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]