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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If you are suddenly unable to work for health reasons, are you, as a foreign national, able to collect Swiss disability payments? [...]
The world-leading scientific institute CERN is planning to create a giant underground experiment site situated between France and Switzerland. [...]
If you come from an European Union country and are looking for a job in Switzerland, will you be treated on an equal footing with Swiss candidates? [...]
Granted, you probably don’t spend much (or any) time mulling over this question, but if you live in — or are about to visit — Switzerland, it may be good to know the answer, in case you have a sudden urge to spit on the ground . [...]
So-called ‘shopping tourism’ is very popular among people living in one of Switzerland’s border regions, as food and many other goods are cheaper in neighbouring countries. But this long-standing practice will soon become less lucrative. [...]
Government to implement more restrictive rules for cross-border shopping; more contagious Covid variant is circulating in Switzerland; and other news in our roundup on Thursday. [...]
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? [...]
You have probably noticed that it is still dark when you get up in the morning (unless you sleep in) and it gets dark earlier in the evening. And that brings up a question: when does the Daylight Saving Time end in Switzerland? [...]
New driver licenses, and the possibility to register names bearing foreign characters, are among changes you can expect in Switzerland in November 2024. [...]
EU ministers have rejected a push by non-member Switzerland to add a clause to bilateral agreements under negotiation that would allow it to place limits on immigration from the bloc. [...]
The inside view Senate of Pakistan. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Parliamentary Leader in Senate Irfan Siddiqui said that bill on 26th constitutional amendment would be table in the upper house of parliament today after "three parties agreed on its [...]
Former prime minister Imran Khan, gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, March 17, 2023. — ReutersLONDON: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan's aide has claimed that the Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a role in the disqualification [...]
Delegation of Indian journalists meets ruling PML-N President Nawaz Sharif in this undated photo. — X/@pmln_orgPakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif hoped that the SCO summit hosted by Islamabad this week could result in an improvement in ties between India and Pakistan.He [...]
Students across KPK participate in test held by Peshawar Model Degree Colleges. — APP/File LAHORE: The Punjab government announced the closure of all private and public schools, colleges and universities across the province today. According to a notification on Thursday, the [...]
PPP leader Khursheed Shah presiding a meeting of the Special Committee on the constitutional amendments in Islamabad on October 16, 2024. —Screengrab/ X/@S_KhursheedShahISLAMABAD: After the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party backtracked from demand of a [...]
KARACHI: The student-led protest at the University of Karachi has stretched into its seventh day, as discussions between the university administration and the protesters have failed to reach any resolution.The students — under the banner of the 'Student Organisations' Alliance — are [...]
Smoke rises in the distance as large number of students take to streets to protest on October 17, 2024. — ReporterRAWALPINDI: As many as 250 people have been arrested after scores of students took to the streets in the city against an alleged rape of a college student — a report that [...]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Gohar Khan addressing a press conference at PTI central secretariat in Islamabad on February 10, 2024. — OnlineISLAMABAD: Seven National Assembly lawmakers of the coalition government, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shaking hands with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, in Islamabad on October 16, 2024. — AFPThe reports about the breaking of ice between Pakistan and India officials during the recently [...]
Parliament's Special Committee in a meeting on October 16, 2024. —X/ @S_KhursheedShahISLAMABAD: The parliament's special committee will convene again on Thursday to cogitate about the government's proposed tweaks to the Constitution.Special committee chairman, Khursheed Shah, said the [...]
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. [...]