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[[Saarbruecken]]
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[[Other cities]]
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==Travel Related Information==
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===Travel Agencies===
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It is recommended to personally confirm the credentials of the travel agent before transferring any money.
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* ''Streamline''  (Frankfurt) <br> Tel: 069 69022741
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* ''Reisebuero Amanat'' (Hamburg) <br>Email: info@amanat-reisen.com <br>Website: http://www.amanat-reisen.com/ <br>
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* ''Akss Travels'' <br>E-mail: aksstraveling@yahoo.com
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* ''PIA'' (Frankfurt) <br>Tel:069-27390124, 069-27390125, 069-27390126
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* ''Turkish Airlines'' (tickets can be booked online) <br>Info missing
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* ''Taj Mahal Travels'' <br>Tel: 069-27134660, 069-24248852
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* ''Impex Travel Ltd'' (Duesseldorf) <br>Tel: 0211-5504786- 785
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* ''Lucky Travel'' (Frankfurt) <br>Tel: 069-24248831-32
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* ''Eastern Union'' (DUSS) <br>Tel: 0211-1688963
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* ''Student Trave Agency'' <br>Website: http://www.statravel.de/
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==Economical Means for Calling Pakistan==
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===Calling Cards===
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*'''Pakistan Tel'''
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**Price: EUR 3.5 to 4.0
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**Duration: 75 minutes
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**Can be bought online at http://www.eurocallingcards.net/EuroCC_Customer/euro_cardstoshopc.asp
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*'''Asia Chat'''
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**Price: EUR 3.5 (from shop) or 5.0 (stated on the card)
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**Duration: 45 minutes (on Festnetz), 16 minutes (on Handy)
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**Possible to use via local call: no, 0800 number only
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**Validy: 30 days after first use
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**Known problems: None reported so far.
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*'''Pakistan One'''
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**(widely used calling card, someone should be able to enter some info here)
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===Using Telephone Codes (without card)===
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'''Easytelekom''' (dial/connect from any phone)
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*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)
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:* For calling landline numbers: First dial 0180 3220120, then your desired landline number (following the welcoming message)
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:* For calling mobile numbers: First dial 0180 5151051, then your desired mobile number (following the welcoming message)
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===Internet-based PC-to-Phone===
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'''Skype''' (Requires access to computer and software)
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*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). This service from Skype, called SkypeOut, is a PC-to-phone service and not a phone-to-phone service!
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==Online Communities & Mailing Lists==
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'''Pakistanische Gemeinde''' (Yahoo! Groups)
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<br>URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PakistanischeGemeinde/
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<br>A very active mailing list created for the exchange of ideas and opportunities among Pakistanis. A must join for any Pakistani living in Germany.
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==Visa Related FAQ==
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** Q: I have completed my MSc. from Germany, and want to apply to another MSc. programme. Am I expected to face any problems?
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**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.
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==Miscellaneous Information==
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===Consulate General of Pakistan===
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Email: parepfrankfurt@t-online.de (t-online.de? doesn't seem official)
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Website: http://www.pakimissionfrankfurt.de
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Address: Waldschmidstr. 39, 60316 Frankfurt am Main
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