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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Talks between Switzerland and the European Union have hit a wall over immigration. But why is Switzerland seeking to limit free movement? [...]
The very Swiss conflict between those who want the nighttime chiming of church bells to be preserved and those who long to get a good night’s sleep doesn't look like it will ever go away. What does the law say? [...]
Negative attitudes towards foreigners have risen in Switzerland, with new proposals to limit, or even severely restrict, the number of new arrivals. Many foreign residents in Switzerland tell us they are extremely concerned. [...]
Following three interest rate cuts this year, rental prices will soon fall for about two-thirds of Switzerland’s tenants. And some other tenant-related developments could be on the way as well. [...]
Generally speaking, EU and EFTA nationals (the latter consisting of Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), have an almost unlimited access to Swiss work and residency permits. But are there any exceptions? [...]
Switzerland and the European Union want to seal an agreement by the end of the year that would reset relations -- but the tortuous negotiations still seem far from the finish line. And it's free movement that is causing the stumbling block. [...]
Many tenants in Switzerland are likely to see their rents drop; receiving disability benefits is becoming more difficult; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday. [...]
Following a wave of bomb threats across Austria, police have located a suspect believed to be behind the threats. [...]
Switzerland's strict rules around Sunday shopping could be relaxed in the city of Zurich means shops will be allowed to open far more often in future. [...]
Homeschooling is not completely banned in Switzerland, but it is heavily regulated and there are new moves to tighten the rules even further. Here’s what you need to know. [...]
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan and party’s founder Imran Khan in these undated photos. — INP/Reuters/FilePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that incarcerated party founder Imran Khan "is in good health" after a team of doctors from the Pakistan [...]
LAHORE: Protests against the alleged rape of a college girl in Lahore took place for the second day on Tuesday as students from across Punjab voiced their outrage against the incident. A day earlier, a group of students gathered outside a private college on a protest call after reports [...]
RAWALPINDI: In a bid to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities, the armies of Pakistan and Russia commenced bilateral exercise titled Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII, said the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military's media wing, this is [...]
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing an event at the CM House in Karachi on October 14, 2024. — Facebook/@BilawalhouseKARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has blamed political leadership's personal preferences for opposing the judicial reforms, including [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shake hands with Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at dinner for SCO leaders. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar shook hands as the premier received foreign dignitaries at a [...]
Defence ASP Shehrbano Naqvi gestures while talking to media persons in this undated image. — SuppliedAs the protests over the alleged rape of a college student continue, the Punjab police have refuted the claims regarding the matter, saying that "there is no victim" as per the records and [...]
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar meets JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in this undated image. — Screengrab via Facebook/@juipakofficialAs the incumbent ruling coalition attempts to secure necessary numbers to push through the prospective constitutional amendments, the Jamiat [...]
Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez. — AFP/FileAfter Pakistan’s plan of creating a spinner-friendly pitch failed in the first Test against England, former coach Mohammad Hafeez said on Tuesday Pakistan management hoped the pitch being used for the second time in a row would turn [...]
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh meets Congressman Lance Carter Gooden in Dallas. —Pakistan Embassy in US/ FileWASHINGTON: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met Texas leadership and explored possibilities for expanding economic [...]
Supporters and activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf hold flags at a rally in Peshawar. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has suspended its D-Chowk protest due to the two-day SCO summit scheduled to begin from today , party chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on late [...]
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. [...]