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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Some Swiss cities have higher concentrations of foreign residents than others. A new study reveals where most of them live and interestingly how more and more of them are native English-speakers. [...]
The price of Swiss health insurance premiums has been rising significantly in the past few years, prompting political parties to launch two cost-cutting initiatives. The votes will take place in June and there's a lot at stake. [...]
If you already live and work in Switzerland, (or are about to move here), you are probably familiar with the pay scale in various industries. But there are a few things you may not know about. [...]
Switzerland’s rail system is connected with that of neighbouring countries, but that may prove to be a problem in the future depending on the outcome of talks between Switzerland and the EU. [...]
Unlike France and Italy, Switzerland is not known for its gastronomy. But if you live here, you have probably heard some of these myths. [...]
The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls is due to come into force later this year, but among many questions that remain is the situation for non-EU nationals who live in the EU or Schengen zone. [...]
Swiss trains at risk of having to make more room for foreign competitors, and foreigners targeted by fake emails threatening to revoke their permits, are among the Swiss news The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup. [...]
So, you've got a good grasp of an official Swiss language but still feel like there are some cultural references you don't quite get? Don't worry! We've compiled a list of TV programmes to get you up to speed with Swiss society. [...]
Out of the maximum number of work permits set aside by Swiss government for UK citizens and other non-EU nationals, only a portion have been handed out. [...]
After being postponed several times already Europe's new biometric Entry/Exit border system (EES) is set to be rolled out in October, but with fears of lengthy queues, problems with a new app and demands for more time, could it be postponed again? [...]
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. — APP/File Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader and ex-prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that he opposed the ruling party’s decision to choose "power politics at all costs". Speaking on Geo News programme [...]
PML-N senior leader and former interior minister Rana Sanaullah. — PID/FileResponding to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shehryar Afridi’s statement on holding talks with top military brass, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz alleged that the Imran Khan-founded party looking to return to [...]
Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in North Waziristan. — AFP/FileSecurity forces killed a terrorist and injured another during an exchange of fire with the militants, who were trying to intercept civilian vehicles on Sanjavi Road in Balochistan's district Harnai, the Inter-Services Public [...]
A general view of the Islamabad High Court. — Geo News/File ISLAMABAD: In order to end alleged meddling in the court’s affairs by the official of intelligence agencies, the Islamabad High Court judges proposed “contempt proceedings” in its response submitted to the [...]
Sessions judge Shakirullah Marwat. — by authorUnidentified armed men allegedly abducted a district and sessions judge, Shakirullah Marwat, posted at a South Waziristan's local court, on his way back from Tank to Dera Ismail Khan, police confirmed on Saturday. The police said that the [...]
Members of the PTI hoist their party flags at a public gathering in this undated picture. — AFP/FilePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf spokesperson Raoof Hasan alleged on Saturday that his party’s stance regarding "rule of lawlessness" in the country was also backed by the US State Department in [...]
German envoy Alfred Grannas responds to pro-Palestinian activists’ sloganeering, while in other still protesters raising pro-Palestine slogans at Asma Jahangir Conference 2024, Lahore, April 27, 2024. — X/@ZarrarKhuhro/@ArafatMazharGerman Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas on [...]
Chairman PkMAP Mahmood Khan Achakzai is addressing a meeting in this image released on April 7, 2024. — X/@MKAchakzaiPKMAPQUETTA: A judicial magistrate in Quetta Saturday suspended the arrest warrant of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party head Mahmood Khan Achakzai in a case of interference in [...]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.During the two-day visit, PM Shehbaz, accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance [...]
KARACHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday ordered the federal and provincial governments to clear public roads and pavements of all encroachments within three days.The development comes after the top court, on Thursday, directed the authorities in Karachi to remove barricades placed outside various [...]
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. [...]