A stay of at least 5 years in the country is mandatory for Pakistani citizenship

The federal cabinet made it mandatory to stay in the country for at least 5 years for Pakistani citizenship.

Important decisions were taken in the federal cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

According to the sources of the federal cabinet, a minimum stay of 5 years in Pakistan is mandatory for Pakistani citizenship. The period of stay in Pakistan as a migrant and diplomat shall not be considered as eligibility for citizenship.

159 Indians granted Pakistani citizenship

According to sources in the federal cabinet, the decision was made after the legal status of Afghan women marrying Pakistani men.

According to the sources, passports of those who beg abroad will be confiscated and they will also face heavy fines.