NEW DELHI: World famous Pakistani singer Adnan Sami Khan has formally filed an application with Indian government for Indian citizenship.
According to details Adnan Sami is soon expected to be granted the citizenship after having given up Pakistani nationality.
Indian attorney general also confirmed receiving a formal request of citizenship from Pakistani singer.
Indian Officials said that “Union home ministry is reviewing whether to grant Khan citizenship by naturalization in lieu of his distinguished service to the cause of art,”
It is to be kept in mind that India has already granted indefinite stay to Adnan Sami Khan after he did not renew his Pakistani passport. He has been residing in India for over a decade.
It is pertinent to mention here that a foreigner is eligible to receive citizenship under the Indian Citizenship Act, provided he has delivered eminent service to the cause of science/technology, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress.
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