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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Whether you already live in Switzerland or dream of spending your golden years here, there is much to know about retiring in this country. [...]
Switzerland should introduce a total of 36 weeks of parental leave after the birth of a child — that is, 18 weeks for each parent, according to a new popular initiative. [...]
More often than not, naturalisation is a lengthy and complex procedure. And sometimes an applicant’s hopes of obtaining a Swiss passport are dashed. What can unsuccessful candidates do? [...]
A French citizen who saw his application for Swiss citizenship denied over his grass-cutting activity had his day in court — and won. [...]
The UK's ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK. [...]
On Wednesday, April 2nd the UK's new ETA travel authorisation system became obligatory for European travellers. Here's how it will impact residents of European countries. [...]
A new visa waver program for the UK begins today for Swiss citizens; Zurich authorities decide to keep controversial statues on its territory; and more Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup. [...]
Swiss trains are known for their punctuality — a reputation that is mostly justified. But there are also some that arrive late, even very late, and many of them are international services. [...]
Swiss passports and identity cards never indicate where a person was born, but the commune and canton their ancestors came from. But what happens if you have no Swiss roots? [...]
From April 2025 Switzerland’s government is offering higher bonuses to encourage property owners to harness the sun’s clean energy. [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during COP27 climate summit in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 8, 2022. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to announce good news today , with sources indicating a major reduction in electricity [...]
Balochistan National Party chief Akhtar Mengal is addressing the sit-in participants at Lakpas on April 2, 2025. — X/sakhtarmengalMASTUNG: As the sit-in staged by the Balochistan National Party at Lakpas has been ongoing since March 28, party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has announced [...]
President Asif Ali Zardari addresses at an event on September 23, 2024. — APPKARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has gone into isolation after contracting COVID-19, his Physician Dr Asim Hussain said on Wednesday. Speaking to Geo News, Dr Hussain said that the president was [...]
Children attempt to grab hold of ration bags during a charity drive. — Reuters/FileDespite economic constraints, it seems that Pakistanis continue to stay true to their philanthropic reputation and approach towards charitable causes, which funds several organisations operating in the [...]
Representational image of a girl highlighting resistance against sexual abuse. — Unsplash/FileLAHORE: Worrisome crime statistics have come to the fore about women and children, revealing that over 100 children were kidnapped and the same number of women were assaulted in Lahore during the [...]
An undated image of Punjab Police's SP Aisha Butt. — Facebook@PunjabPolicePakistanOfficial/FileLAHORE: Bringing honour to Pakistan, especially to women in public service, Punjab Police's SP Aisha Butt has been selected to receive the 'Excellence in Performance Award' 2025.The award, [...]
A man cools off from a public tap after filling bottles during intense hot weather in Karachi. — ReutersKARACHI: The city sweltered under intense heat on Tuesday as temperatures climbed to 38.1°C, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department .The hot and dry spell is likely to [...]
Police personnel detain activists from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and civil society during a protest demanding the release of Mahrang Baloch, one of Pakistan’s prominent human rights advocates, along with missing Baloch persons, in Karachi on March 24, 2025. — AFPThe name of Baloch [...]
PTI leader Azam Khan Swati addressing a press conference in Islamabad. — APP/FileRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan on Tuesday ordered immediate reversal of appointments made by the party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar.Khan also said that KP speaker should [...]
Pakistan dispatches humanitarian assistance consignment containing 35 tonnes of relief supplies for quake-hit Myanmar on April 1, 2025. — PIDOn the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a relief consignment containing 35 tonnes was dispatched by the government to quake-hit Myanmar on [...]
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. [...]