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This article aims to provide helpful information to Pakistanis currently living in Germany. Also see information for [[Germany: Prospective Visitors|prospective visitors]], and [[Germany: disambiguation|city-specific information]] on various cities.
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The information below is divided into sections for easy navigation. 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==
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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.
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* How to find a cheap wohnung?
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* Where to buy [[certified halal meat]] from?
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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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* ''Eurotouristik, Al Abbas Travel'' (Frankfurt /AM) <br> Tel:069235503
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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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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).
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===Calling Cards===
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'''Best Asia'''
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:*Price 3.5 EUR (Duration 54 minutes).
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:*Order:0176-23182528 or 069-26952638
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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 9 cent to 66 (or more) cents per minute (including the bill for the 0180 number, but excluding 16% tax) depending on whether you use a mobile or a landline(Festnet) to call these numbers. Easytelekom provides probably the cheapest way to call to Pakistan. Details can be found on the webpage (http://www.easytelecom.de/rates.php#P). The rates given on the webpage are charged when you are using a landline (Festnet) number to call.
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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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:* For calling landline or mobile numbers: First dial 01015 and next to it the desired landline/mobile number. You can enter the whole number as one simply e.g. 0101500923002222222. It is quite convenient to save the 01015 in the telephone directory along with number. The charges are 22 cents per minute for lanline and 21,5 cents per minute for mobile lines. Teh connection quality is very good. You can use this to call anywhere in world, e.g. UK landline is 2,4 cents a minute. The amount will be billed in your telephone bill by 01015 service.
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===Internet-based PC-to-Phone===
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Note: PC-to-Phone mechanisms require access to a computer and appropriate software.
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'''Skype'''
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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).
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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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'''German Pakistani Students''' (msn Groups)
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<br>URL: http://groups.msn.com/GermanPakistanistudents/
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<br>Created with the purpose of addressing the problems of Pakistani students studying in Germany through exchange of information. Claims to be the largest Pakistani community online.
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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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==Job searching in Germany / Europe==
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Following is a list of web sites using which Job searching in Germany (in particular) or in the entire Europe (in general) can be made possible. 
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*URL: http://www.monster.de
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*URL: http://www.stepstone.de
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*URL: http://www.access.de
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*URL: http://www.jobware.de
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*URL: http://www.karrieredirekt.de
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*URL: http://www.CWJobs.co.uk
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*URL: http://www.reed.co.uk
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*URL: http://www.theitjobboard.com [IT only, (EU wide)]
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*URL: http://www.jobserve.com [IT only, (EU wide)]
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*URL: http://www.totaljobs.com (EU wide)
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==Miscellaneous Information==
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===Pakistani Embassy===
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Email: pakemb@t-online.de
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<br>Phone #: (49-30) 21244299, 21244203, 21244499
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<br>Fax #: (49-30) 21244210
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<br>Address: Schaperstr-29, Wilmersdorf 10719,  Berlin (Germany)
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===Consulate General of Pakistan===
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Email: parepfrankfurt@t-online.de
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<br>Website: http://www.pakimissionfrankfurt.de
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<br>Telephone: 069-42 10 12 to 15
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<br>Fax: 069-42 10 17
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<br>Address: Generalkonsulat Pakistan, Waldschmidstr. 39, 60316 Frankfurt am Main
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