Regulatory Alerts1951-04-13
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The Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951
This Act establishes the legal framework for the acquisition, renunciation, and deprivation of Pakistani citizenship through birth, descent, migration, and naturalization. It mandates that dual citizenship is generally prohibited and outlines specific procedures for individuals to lose or retain citizenship following the 1971 separation of East Pakistan. Furthermore, the legislation authorizes the Federal Government to grant or revoke citizenship status and imposes penalties for the provision of false information regarding citizenship matters.
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