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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Police Officers' Association opposes the rightwing anti-immigration initiative; the EU could force Switzerland to pay millions to unemployed cross-border workers; plus other news in our roundup this Friday. [...]
Since mid-April Americans can benefit from a hugely reduced fee to renounce their US citizenship and many are now opting to take that route, campaigners say. [...]
Depending on the distance from your home to work, your commute, whether by car or public transport, could end up being quite expensive. Will the company you work for in Switzerland refund these costs? [...]
Even though it is scaling down on its own operations, SWISS will help maintain Lufthansa’s flights after the German carrier announced thousands of cancellations due to the fuel crisis. [...]
Donald Trump has once more spoken about his dislike of Switzerland. What is it about this time? [...]
You've probably noticed that people from the European Union, as well as Norway Iceland, and Liechtenstein (so-called EFTA countries) are treated differently in Switzerland than their counterparts from outside the EU. Why is that and what are they each entitled to? [...]
To truly understand Switzerland and its people, nothing beats exploring its mountains, villages, and bustling cities. But on those days when the weather keeps you indoors, a good book can be an excellent way to learn more. [...]
From a cheese festival to the ice hockey world championship - these are some of the events scheduled to take place in various Swiss regions this month. [...]
Swiss salaries are notoriously high, but few (if any) can match the pay that one American company is ready to shell out to AI specialists in Zurich. [...]
The right-wing initiative to curb the number of EU immigrants is raising questions about what would happen to foreigners who already live in Switzerland if this measure wins the majority of votes. [...]
Denise Richards really misses her ex Patrick MuldoonDenise Richards is really missing her ex-boyfriend Patrick Muldoon following his tragic death.“Pat & I were supposed to do press this week for Dirty Hands,” the 55-year-old actress penned on her Instagram account on Thursday [...]
Japan launches AI security task force amid Anthropic Mythos cyber threat fears Japan has announced plans to establish a security task force to address AI-powered cybersecurity threats posing to global financial systems, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday.The decision to set up [...]
‘Separated by ICE’: The harrowing story behind the World Press Photo of the YearThe World Press Photo Foundation has named “Separated by ICE” as its 2025 Photo of the Year. Taken by Carol Guzy, the image depicts an Ecuadorian migrant named Luis being detained in New York [...]
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has come out in support of Prince Harry following his remarks in Kyiv, which has left US President Donald Trump enraged.In a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday, Harry urged the United States to take a decisive role in ending the Russian invasion and called [...]
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Google to host Android Show ahead of I/O 2026Google isn't waiting until its annual developer conference to make its Android case. For the second consecutive year, the company will host The Android Show: I/O Edition as a standalone pre-event broadcast, and this time, it is billing the occasion as [...]
US could review Britain’s claim to Falkland Islands, email shows ahead of King Charles visit The US-UK rift is taking another dramatic turn as Washington is considering reviewing Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands to punish the country over its lack of support in the Iran [...]
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Meghan Markle sparks debate as ex-employee makes explosive claimMeghan Markle has been at the centre of fresh criticism after a former member of her staff claimed that a viral video from her recent Australia visit triggered “PTSD.”The clip, shared on social media, shows the Duchess of [...]
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. [...]