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This article aims to provide helpful information to Pakistanis and/or Muslims currently living in Germany. Also see information for [[Germany: Prospective Visitors|prospective visitors]], and city-specific information: | This article aims to provide helpful information to Pakistanis and/or Muslims currently living in Germany. Also see information for [[Germany: Prospective Visitors|prospective visitors]], and city-specific information: | ||
*[[Saarbruecken]] (Saarland) | *[[Saarbruecken]] (Saarland) | ||
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The information below is divided into sections for easy navigations. When these sections become too large, they should be moved to their own pages. In the meantime, feel free to make inline changes. | The information below is divided into sections for easy navigations. When these sections become too large, they should be moved to their own pages. In the meantime, feel free to make inline changes. | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 20 January 2006
This article aims to provide helpful information to Pakistanis and/or Muslims currently living in Germany. Also see information for prospective visitors, and city-specific information:
- Saarbruecken (Saarland)
- Other cities
The information below is divided into sections for easy navigations. When these sections become too large, they should be moved to their own pages. In the meantime, feel free to make inline changes.
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Open Questions
This section contains a list of topics and questions that have not yet been addressed by this website. Feel free to add to this list by clicking on the edit button.
- How to find a cheap wohnung?
Travel Related Information
Travel Agencies
It is recommended to personally confirm the credentials of the travel agent before transferring any money.
- Streamline (Frankfurt)
Tel: 069 69022741
- Reisebuero Amanat (Hamburg)
Email: info@amanat-reisen.com
Website: http://www.amanat-reisen.com/
- Akss Travels
E-mail: aksstraveling@yahoo.com
- PIA (Frankfurt)
Tel:069-27390124, 069-27390125, 069-27390126
- Turkish Airlines (tickets can be booked online)
Info missing
- Taj Mahal Travels
Tel: 069-27134660, 069-24248852
- Impex Travel Ltd (Duesseldorf)
Tel: 0211-5504786- 785
- Lucky Travel (Frankfurt)
Tel: 069-24248831-32
- Eastern Union (DUSS)
Tel: 0211-1688963
- Student Trave Agency
Website: http://www.statravel.de/
Economical Means for Calling Pakistan
Of the various possible ways of calling Pakistan, the cheapest known method costs 4.6 cents per minute, inclusive of tax (Pakistan Tel calling card).
Calling Cards
Pakistan Tel
- Price: EUR 3.5 to 4.0
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Can be bought online at http://www.eurocallingcards.net/EuroCC_Customer/euro_cardstoshopc.asp
Asia Chat
- Price: EUR 3.5 (from shop) or 5.0 (stated on the card)
- Duration: 45 minutes (on Festnetz), 16 minutes (on Handy)
- Possible to use via local call: no, 0800 number only
- Validy: 30 days after first use
- Known problems: None reported so far.
Pakistan One
- (widely used calling card, someone should be able to enter some info here)
Using Telephone Codes (without card)
Easytelekom (dial/connect from any phone)
- A call to Pakistan can be billed from 22 to 66 (or more) cents per minute (including the bill for the 0180 number, but excluding 15% tax)
- For calling landline numbers: First dial 0180 3220120, then your desired landline number (following the welcoming message)
- For calling mobile numbers: First dial 0180 5151051, then your desired mobile number (following the welcoming message)
Internet-based PC-to-Phone
Note: PC-to-Phone mechanisms require access to a computer and appropriate software.
Skype
- As of January 2, 2006, the calling rates to Pakistan landline and mobile numbers has been reduced to 11.6 cents a minute (http://support.skype.com/?_a=announcements&_m=details&_i=21) (not sure if this is with or without tax).
Online Communities & Mailing Lists
Pakistanische Gemeinde (Yahoo! Groups)
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PakistanischeGemeinde/
A very active mailing list created for the exchange of ideas and opportunities among Pakistanis. A must join for any Pakistani living in Germany.
German Pakistani Students (msn Groups)
URL: http://groups.msn.com/GermanPakistanistudents/
Created with the purpose of addressing the problems of Pakistani students studying in Germany through exchange of information.
Visa Related FAQ
- Q: I have completed my MSc. from Germany, and want to apply to another MSc. programme. Am I expected to face any problems?
- A: Yes. At least one student is known to have been denied visa extension (in late 2005) citing a second Masters degree as an invalid reason.
- Q:
- A:
Miscellaneous Information
Pakistani Embassy
Email: pakemb@t-online.de
Phone #: (49-30) 21244299, 21244203, 21244499
Fax #: (49-30) 21244210
Address: Schaperstr-29, Wilmersdorf 10719, Berlin (Germany)
Consulate General of Pakistan
Email: parepfrankfurt@t-online.de
Website: http://www.pakimissionfrankfurt.de
Telephone: 069-42 10 12 to 15
Fax: 069-42 10 17
Address: Generalkonsulat Pakistan, Waldschmidstr. 39, 60316 Frankfurt am Main
