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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Switzerland promised a joyous celebration Sunday for Nemo, the first non-binary performer to win the Eurovision Song Contest at the end of one of the most politically-charged competitions ever. [...]
Nemo fans partied in the streets of Biel after their hometown hero won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland on Sunday. [...]
Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim victory, in a competition marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza. [...]
The Swiss city has traditionally been a space for diplomacy and international relations. But does Geneva still merit this title? [...]
Problems on the horizon with summer train travel, and tuition fees for foreign students are among the Swiss news The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup. [...]
You may think, 'of course it does, I am sitting here right now'. But trying to convince doubters on social media that Switzerland is real may be a challenge. [...]
Travellers are urged to switch from air to rail to protect the environment. But international train connections to and from Swiss cities will be derailed in the coming months. [...]
With many outdoor pools already open for the season, many Swiss residents are looking forward to a visit to their local "Badi" or "Bains." [...]
The spring is here and so is warm(er) weather — at least for now. Does it mean you can already swim in Switzerland? [...]
German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are. [...]
Benazir Bhutto and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari pose for a photo in this picture from the past — PPP/FilePakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday honoured his late mother, Benazir Bhutto, in a touching social media post on Mother’s Day. World marked the [...]
MQM-P Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a presser in Karachi on April 20, 2023. — X/@MQMPKOfficialKARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has appointed Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui as the party’s chairman after a major changes were made in the organisational structure, [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday met Sardar Ilyas Khan, the president of a well-known Saudi business group in Islamabad. — PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured the local and foreign investors as well as foreign companies of government's unwavering support, in a [...]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Peshawar on March 6, 2024. — PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed deep concerns over the prevailing tense situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir following the recent clashes between the police and the demonstrators protesting [...]
Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon speaking to someone at his office in Karachi on April 22, 2024. —Facebook/ Sindh PoliceKARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon Sunday said the law enforcement agency was working on electronic tagging of outlaws and [...]
The picture shows people protesting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. — X/@ansar22522After violent protests erupted in Azad Jammu and Kashmir killing a policeman and injuring many others, the regional government on Sunday has called in the Rangers.The decision was taken on the call of Awami Action [...]
Representational image of a weather forecast equipment installed on a hill. — APP/FileThe China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre for Earth Sciences and the National Disaster Management Institute have formalised an agreement aimed at improving disaster management, especially in [...]
KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. —APP/Online/File In response to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur’s warning, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday dubbed the provincial chief executive as “dancing horse”, further escalating political [...]
Protestors seen during arson amid violent protests in AJK in these stills taken from videos on May 11, 2024. — X/@fouzi_s/ authorMIRPUR, MUZAFFARABAD, AJK: An assistant sub-inspector was killed and several protesters were injured during violent protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir as the [...]
Former president Dr Arif Alvi addresses the district bar in Sialkot on May 11, 2024. — Screen grab/Geo NewsRebuffing allegations that his party seeking a “deal”, former president Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday claimed that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was [...]
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. [...]