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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An increasing number of counterfeit passports are in circulation in Switzerland, which means holders could have obtained Swiss residency permits based on these forged documents. [...]
If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be wondering whether foreign nationals are taxed at a higher rate than the Swiss. This is what you should know. [...]
Some statistics indicate that foreigners earn less than their Swiss counterparts. What exactly do those figures show? [...]
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy. [...]
Top Swiss officials are in the US in an attempt to avert trade tariffs; fewer Swiss are visiting the United States due to Trump's policies; and more news in our Thursday roundup. [...]
You may be entitled to more or fewer rights in Switzerland, depending on whether you have a B, C, or L permit. But does the permit also determine your salary level? [...]
The heavy snowfall that blanketed much of the Swiss canton of Valais before Easter is still impacting the region, preventing all traffic in the Grand St. Bernard Tunnel. [...]
Swiss schools take a tough stance on parents who take their children out of class to go on holiday, or to extend their vacation time. [...]
A new global report ranks three Swiss cities among the world’s ‘smartest.’ What exactly does this mean? [...]
If you are planning to travel to Milan from Swiss cities of Basel and Geneva, expect your journey to be disrupted. [...]
This representational image shows a police tape at a crime scene. — AFP/FileA blast in Balochistan’s Kalat district has left at least three people dead, Levies officials said on Thursday.Security officials added that five people were also injured in an explosion that took place in [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the construction of new canals will be put on hold until a consensus is reached in the Council of Common Interests . "The next CCI meeting, scheduled for Friday, May 2, will officially endorse the agreement reached between the PPP and PML-N on [...]
In this file photo, personnel of Pakistan Rangers patrol along the Line of Control. — AFP/File Pakistan Rangers on Thursday captured a soldier of the Indian Border Security Force in Punjab, according to reports on Indian media.The Indian soldier reportedly strayed into Pakistani [...]
Federal ministers including DPM Ishaq Dar are addressing a press conference in Islamabad on April 24, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsIn response to Indian allegations of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday [...]
Screengrab of the Government of Pakistan's X account taken on April 24, 2025. —XIndia has retaliated against Pakistan in a number of ways following the recent Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 men in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.Among these, the Indian government [...]
PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks as PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari looks on. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this evening , as political tensions escalate over the federal government’s [...]
Supporters of PTI during a rally in Swabi, on Feb. 8, 2025. — ReutersISLAMABAD: Leaders of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan on Wednesday announced a nationwide protest movement aimed at safeguarding judicial independence and ensuring adherence to the Constitution, as opposition voices grow [...]
ISLAMABAD: In a strong rebuttal to India's contentious actions, the National Security Committee has declared that any attempt by New Delhi to divert water legally allocated to Pakistan will be treated as an act of war.The move comes in response to India's unilateral decision to suspend the [...]
The Indus Waters Treaty grants Pakistan control of three western rivers, including Indus River. — ReutersFormer diplomats and experts said that New Delhi can not unilaterally withdraw from the bilateral Indus Water Treaty facilitated by the World Bank in 1960.Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led [...]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif gestures during an interview. — Reuters/FileDefence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the National Security Committee session on Thursday to decide on an "appropriate response" to New Delhi's steps taken [...]
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. [...]