Regulatory Alerts1946-11-23
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Foreigners Act, 1946
The Foreigners Act, 1946, empowers the Federal Government of Pakistan to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the entry, departure, and presence of foreigners within the country. It mandates rigorous reporting obligations for vessel masters, pilots, and hotel-keepers regarding foreign passengers and guests, and establishes stringent penalties for illegal entry, aiding unauthorized migrants, and unauthorized employment. Furthermore, the Act provides for the detention, deportation, and registration of illegal immigrants, while granting the government broad authority to enforce these provisions through administrative orders and police action.
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