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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You may think that ‘lower prices’ and ‘Switzerland’ should never be mentioned in the same sentence. But online resources can actually help you save on some purchases. [...]
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. [...]
Switzerland’s Edelweiss airline is eliminating flights to two US destinations from its summer schedule, citing ‘geopolitical’ reasons. [...]
Special permit could be required for foreigners to buy a home in Switzerland, and how the move to curb immigration would worsen Geneva’s traffic problems - these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup. [...]
Integration is not easy for many foreigners, regardless of age, but immersion in a new culture may be particularly challenging for older individuals. Are there any associations in Switzerland that can help this process along? [...]
The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. [...]
From Labour Day rallies to new air and rail travel options - there are some big changes and events to know about in Switzerland in May 2026. [...]
Four more current and former officials are now under criminal investigation in the probe into Switzerland's Crans-Montana fire disaster that killed 41 people and injured 115 others. [...]
One of the biggest annual events in Zurich, the Sechseläuten, takes places every April. The Local explains what it's all about...and what the Böögg is. [...]
The price of fuel at Swiss pumps has increased by up to 25 percent in the past several weeks. Is the government taking any action to neutralise this upward trend as governments in neighbouring countries are? [...]
Justin Theroux, Nicole Brydon Bloom welcome first childJustin Theroux is a dad now!The 54-year-old star entered a new chapter in his life as he welcomed his first child with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom. Taking to Instagram on April 18, Nicole shared joyful news of the birth of their baby boy in a [...]
Brenda Song, Macaulay Culkin's 'two-week rule' for their sons revealedBrenda Song recently shared her perspective on motherhood and how she maintains balance between work and private life.For those unaware, Song and her fiancé Macaulay Culkin welcomed two sons together. Their eldest child [...]
Louis Tomlinson cuts ties with Zayn Malik onlineOne Direction star Louis Tomlinson made a shocking move online against his bandmate Zayn Malik.On April 18, Tomlinson appeared to have unfollows Malik on Instagram, sparking speculations about a potential fallout.While the singer still follows other [...]
'Glee' star Kevin McHale reveals 'hard' truth about Heather MorrisKevin McHale recently expressed deep appreciation for his Glee co-star Heather Morris.For those unaware, McHale played Artie Abrams, a boy with physical disabilities and Morris played Brittany S. Pierce, a ditzy cheerleader. Glee, a [...]
Dylan Sprouse's dramatic showdown with alleged burglar revealedDylan Sprouse made headlines after a dramatic late-night encounter at his Los Angeles home.The actor reportedly confronted and detained an alleged trespasser on his property before police arrived, according to TMZ.The incident occurred [...]
Photo: Jada Pinkett Smith eyes new crush as she finds someone her 'type'Jada Pinkett Smith is reportedly all eyes for Ted DansonAs per the latest report of RadarOnline.com, the estranged wife of Will Smith has got a bizarre but intense crush on the Cheers legend even though he's old enough to [...]
Meghan Markle seemingly had mixed feelings about her trip to Australia back in the days.The Duchess of Sussex, who visited Down Under in 2018 right after her wedding with Prince Harry, did not enjoy her time in public.Speaking about Meghan’s awful experience, an insider tells Vanity Fair [...]
Photo: Barbara Eden reflects on her role in 'I Dream of Jeannie' Barbara Eden has proven that some magic never fades. In her latest chat with PEOPLE Magazine, Barbara Eden has shared that the pilot episode of I Dream of Jeannie remains her favorite after nearly six [...]
Machine Gun Kelly using 'co-parenting' with Megan Fox to rekindle romance?Megan Fox is reportedly emotionally exhausted as she continues to co-parent with Machine Gun Kelly.Insiders have revealed that Fox has no interest in rekindling her romance with MGK despite the rapper creating "opportunities [...]
Director breaks silence on Peter Davidson snub in 'Lorne' documentaryDirector Morgan Neville has explained why Pete Davidson was absent in the new documentary Lorne.In an interview with People, Morgan revealed that Pete's absence from the doc which offers a glimpse into the life of the Saturday [...]
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. [...]