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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Switzerland announced Wednesday it was interested in striking a security and defence partnership with the European Union, insisting such a tie-up would not violate the country's cherished military neutrality. [...]
Human remains were found near the Swiss village of Blatten, which was wiped out by a glacier collapse last month, local police said Tuesday. [...]
Temperatures in Switzerland have been high in June, and meteorologists say this is just the beginning. Long-term models predict a scorching summer, marked by exceptional heatwaves. [...]
During the summer holidays, traffic on Swiss roads is quite a bit heavier than the rest of the year. Here are the dates when bottlenecks are set to be the heaviest. [...]
If you are vacationing in Switzerland, be aware that tourist taxes vary widely depending on your destination. [...]
Tourists staying overnight in Lucerne will be charged higher 'visitor tax'; a motion in the parliament seeks to punish motorists who drive too slowly; and more Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup. [...]
European Union lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector. MEPs also backed several other changes in a boost for passenger rights. [...]
Cows are important in Switzerland, so much so that knowing their names might help you get a Swiss passport. The Local's cow-respondent Helena Bachmann tries to explain why the Swiss have such as a legen-dairy relationship with their bovine friends. [...]
Due to holiday departures, Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has predicted bottlenecks and major traffic disruptions on numerous Swiss roads. This is what you should know before you leave your house. [...]
It goes without saying that — given how hard it is to find good apartments in Switzerland — you don’t want to have a conflict with your landlord. If you can’t totally avoid it, then you should at least know how to solve it constructively. [...]
KP police officer interacts with the personnel in this image, released on November 8, 2023. — Facebook@Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PoliceIn a move to bolster counter-terrorism capabilities, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have acquired a state-of-the-art anti-drone system aimed at neutralising aerial [...]
Pakistan and UAE hold JMC's working group meeting under leadership of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa and UAE Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. — X/@ForeignOfficePkPakistan and the United Arab Emirates signed agreements to establish a joint task force to promote [...]
This collage shows Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/ISPR/FileUS President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India, while praising Field Marshal Asim Munir, as an [...]
This collage shows PM's aide on public and political affairs Rana Sanaullah and PTI founder Imran Khan. — PID/Reuters/FilePrime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that the federal government was ready to hold talks with the opposition on all [...]
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — Reuters/FileISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday dismissed reports of a possible meeting between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, clarifying that no such engagement is [...]
Women hold an umbrella as they walk amid rainfall, along a street in Islamabad on August 7, 2024. — AFP/FileRAWALPINDI: Monsoon rains have commenced in Pakistan, with Rawalpindi and Islamabad reporting more than 65mm of rainfall so far on Tuesday, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department [...]
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN. — X@PakistanUN_NYUNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has once again doubled down on its support for a peaceful resolution to the Iran nuclear issue, urging all parties to resume dialogue and avoid actions that could [...]
PTI founder Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan. — AFP/FileIrked over the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passing the 2025–26 budget without the consent of the party’s jailed founder, Aleema Khan said it seemed that "minus Imran Khan has happened".Speaking to the [...]
This collage shows Pakistan Army's Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah and Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, martyred during South Waziristan IBO. — ISPRAs many as two Pakistan Army soldiers, including a major, were martyred and 11 terrorists linked to an Indian proxy group were gunned down during an [...]
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo, Egypt, on December 19, 2024. —APP/FilePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday to [...]
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. [...]