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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The UK government has agreed to relax a controversial rules on the ETA visa waiver which is now required for non-EU arrivals in Britain, and will from the spring be required for EU citizens too. [...]
These days it is possible to be physically located in Switzerland, while working remotely for a company based in another country. Here’s what you should know about this growing 'digital nomad' trend — and how to do it in Switzerland. [...]
You probably have a stock of some essential goods at your home, but likely not the right ones and not in sufficient quantity to survive a disaster. Swiss authorities steer you in the right direction. [...]
Switzerland mulls military or civil service for foreigners, and which cantons have the highest naturalisation rates — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup. [...]
People in Switzerland are once again being warned about an increasing number of fake phishing calls purporting to be from police. [...]
The 2024 taxes, which have to be paid by March 31st of this year, are lower than previously in many Swiss municipalities. Are you lucky enough to live in one of them? [...]
New trash collecting system is launched in some Swiss cities, government has a plan to help people get out of debt; and more news in our Friday roundup. [...]
If you are planning to follow your significant other to Switzerland, there are some important things you should know about the move. [...]
Switzerland’s two biggest cities are home to some of the best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. The Local has crunched the numbers on what’s considered a good wage in Zurich and Geneva. [...]
Switzerland will explore ways of making foreigners take part in military service in order to help boost flagging numbers, the Federal Council has said. [...]
Police tape outlines a perimeter in this undated image. — Reuters/FileA woman has been accused of killing her husband in concert with her son after learning about his second marriage in Gujranwala.Police arrested them after the second wife of the deceased lodged a complaint. The victim has [...]
Frontier Constabulary and army personnel gather near the ambushed region in Kurram on January 17, 2025. — AFP The district authorities have announced establishing camps for temporary displaced persons in restive Lower Kurram amid potential anti-terror operation a day after terrorist [...]
This representational image shows the gavel in a courtroom. — Unsplash/FileIn the two separate meetings held at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan on Friday nominated five candidates for their appointment as additional judges of the Islamabad High Court and the [...]
PIA shares a post on X to announce resumption of flights between Islamabad and Paris. — X/ @Official_PIA/File Pakistan International Airlines on Friday issued an apology over a controversial post on its official X handle, celebrating the resumption of Europe flights after a [...]
A woman walks during a snowfall in Quetta on January 12, 2020. — AFPISLAMABAD: Moderate rains, windstorms, and snowfall have been forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department in the hilly areas of northwest Balochistan and northern regions from January 18 to 21, as a [...]
Security forces are seen taking position during an operation in this undated image. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: Security forces have eliminated five terrorists including their ring leader during an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Tirah in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Khyber district, [...]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz addresses an event of Honhaar Scholarship Programme at University of Okara on January 17, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on Friday that Imran Khan-founded Al-Qadir University "is now under my control" and scholarships and [...]
An undated image of former first lady and wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi. — X@PTIOfficial/FileISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, has been sentenced to seven years in prison alongside her husband in the £190 million case.Born [...]
People are looking at the motorbike of a commuter. —AFP/ FileRising traffic accidents in Karachi are taking a devastating toll on motorcyclists, leaving hundreds dead and countless others suffering lifelong injuries. With over 4.2 million registered motorcycles on Karachi’s roads and [...]
An image released by PTI shows former prime minister Imran Khan during his appearance via video-link before the Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. — PTIISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan expressed his commitment to the rule of law, following the accountability [...]
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. [...]