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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What happens if you work in Switzerland but live in a neighbouring country and then lose your job? Are you entitled to unemployment benefits and who pays them? [...]
The number of serious criminal offences in Switzerland has risen but more in some Swiss regions than in others. [...]
For the first time, long-term government data reveals how many people settle in Switzerland, and how many eventually leave the country. [...]
From music festivals to traditional Easter processions, these are some of the events to enjoy in Switzerland in April 2025. [...]
If you are ready to become a citizen of Switzerland, or just have questions about the process and requirements, these websites will provide valuable information. [...]
Swiss police report an increase in violent crimes; Swiss airline cut number of flights to US; and more news in our Tuesday roundup. [...]
The Swiss government has outlined its opposition to a popular vote aimed at halting immigration when the population nears 10 million. But it has failed to come up with a counter-proposal meaning the referendum will go ahead. [...]
Nine years after the obligation was scrapped throughout Switzerland, all Zurich dog owners will have to attend, from June 1st, a training course called Hundegesetz in German. [...]
If you a pensioner with a foreign passport, what are your chances for a mortgage in Switzerland? And what happens if you already own a property but need to renew your mortgage after retirement? [...]
Unofficial sites offering to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to enter the UK have been charging upwards of £80, despite being no easier or quicker to use than the official site that charges only £10. If you've already paid, can you get your money back? [...]
PM's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan addressing a press conference on March 1, 2023.— NNIAdviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that that the federal government accepted Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal [...]
A file image of students attempting exams. — APP/FileAfter finding flaws in the results of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi , the Sindh Assembly parliamentary panel on Tuesday gave its nod to award 15% to 20% grace marks to intermediate first-year students in three subjects.In [...]
A representational image of PIA airplane. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan International Airline remained on the United Kingdom's air safety list as the Department for Transport upheld existing restrictions. In a statement, a spokesperson for the department said that the UK Civil Aviation [...]
Pakistani human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch. — X/@SammiBaluchPolice took Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sammi Deen Baloch into custody again from the court premises on Tuesday, soon after a judicial magistrate ordered her release along with the other accused.Karachi police, a day [...]
Frontier Corps soldiers stand guard at the siege site after terrorists ambushed a train in the remote mountainous area, at Pehro Kunri in Balochistan on on March 15, 2025. — AFPIn a major development, four suspected facilitators of the March 11 terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express near [...]
Policewomen on bicycles in local market in Okara district, Punjab. — ScreengrabLAHORE: On directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab police have stationed policewomen on bicycles to bolster security as crowds surge in markets, shopping centers, and malls ahead of Eid ul Fitr.The [...]
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab speaks to journalists in Karachi, on March 25, 2025. — Screengrab/GeoNewsKARACHI: A newly developed parking facility with a capacity for 500 vehicles in Karachi's Saddar will be made operational after Eid, Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced during his visit to Empress [...]
In this undated image, journalist Farhan Mallick speaks during an interview. — YouTubeKARACHI: A local court on Tuesday sent journalist Farhan Mallick to jail on judicial remand after rejecting the Federal Investigation Agency’s request for an extension of his physical remand in a [...]
Afghan refugee girls leave school at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Islamabad. — AFP/FilePESHAWAR: The Ministry of Interior's Foreign National Security Cell has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to the record of Afghan students residing in the province.In its letter addressed [...]
PESHAWAR: Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Masood Ahmed revealed on Tuesday that four individuals linked to the high-profile cash van robbery in the provincial capital have been arrested.The heist was carried out on Monday, targeting a bulletproof van that was transporting funds 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. [...]