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==Economical Means for Calling Pakistan== | ==Economical Means for Calling Pakistan== | ||
| - | ===Calling | + | ===Calling Cards=== |
| + | '''Pakistan Tel''' | ||
*Price: EUR 3.5 to 4.0 | *Price: EUR 3.5 to 4.0 | ||
*Duration: 75 minutes | *Duration: 75 minutes | ||
*Can be bought online at http://www.eurocallingcards.net/EuroCC_Customer/euro_cardstoshopc.asp | *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) | *Price: EUR 3.5 (from shop) or 5.0 (stated on the card) | ||
*Duration: 45 minutes (on Festnetz), 16 minutes (on Handy) | *Duration: 45 minutes (on Festnetz), 16 minutes (on Handy) | ||
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*Known problems: None reported so far. | *Known problems: None reported so far. | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Pakistan One''' |
*(widely used calling card, someone should be able to enter some info here) | *(widely used calling card, someone should be able to enter some info here) | ||
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| + | ===Using Telephone Codes (without card)=== | ||
'''Easytelekom''' (dial/connect from any phone) | '''Easytelekom''' (dial/connect from any phone) | ||
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:* For calling mobile numbers: First dial 0180 5151051, then your desired mobile 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=== | ||
'''Skype''' (Requires access to computer and software) | '''Skype''' (Requires access to computer and software) | ||
*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! | *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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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
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
Skype (Requires access to computer and software)
- 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!
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.
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.
