Introduction
An Ordinance to give effect to certain recommendations of the Commission on Marriage and Family Laws. WHEREAS it is expedient to give effect to certain recommendations of the Commission on
Marriage and Family Laws; Now, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the seventh day of October, 1958, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:
1.Short title, extent, application and commencement._
(1) This Ordinance may be called the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961.
2. Its extends to the whole of Pakistan, and applies to all Muslim citizens of Pakistan, wherever they may be.
3. It shall come into force on such date as the (Federal Government) may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
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