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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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*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 16% tax)
:* For calling landline numbers: First dial 0180 3220120, then your desired landline number (following the welcoming message)
:* 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)
:* 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.
===Internet-based PC-to-Phone===
===Internet-based PC-to-Phone===

Revision as of 19:26, 24 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:

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.

Contents

Open Questions

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  • 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
  • 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

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

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 16% 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)
  • 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.

Internet-based PC-to-Phone

Note: PC-to-Phone mechanisms require access to a computer and appropriate software.

Skype

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. Claims to be the largest Pakistani community online.

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

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