Only 15 were given nationality in 2015, while 69 got it in 2016, until 14 April this year, 15 Indians got nationality. Photo: AFPIslamabad: Pakistan has granted nationality to at least 298 Indian emigrants in the last five years, according to the interior ministry. “From 2012 till 14 April, 2017, a total number of 298 Indian emigrants have been granted Pakistani citizenship,” the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. In 2012, 48 Indian emigrants were granted Pakistani nationality, which rose to 75 in 2013 and 76 in 2014. Only 15 were given nationality in 2015, while 69 got it in 2016, until 14 April this year, 15 Indians got nationality, the statement said.

Source: Mint August 20, 2017 09:45 UTC