The Pakistan Animal Quarantine (Import and Export of Animals and Animal Products) Ordinance, 1979

Current legal status not independently verified. Source: Pakistan Code (single official PDF, 2026-08-21). The text below is the official Pakistan Code text as retrieved; whether it is still in force, or has since been amended or repealed, has not been independently checked.

WHEREAS the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the fifth day of July, 1977, read with the Laws (Continuance in Force) Order, 1977 (C. M. L. A. Order No. 1 of 1977), and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:—

• Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
• Section 2: Definitions. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or
• Section 3: Power to regulate and prohibit import and export of animals and animal products
• Section 4: Operation of notification under section 3. A notification under section 3 shall operate as
• Section 5: Control of animals and animal products in quarantine. All animals and animal
• Section 6: Powers, duties and functions of Quarantine Officer. Subject to the provisions of this
• Section 7: Cognizance of offence. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this
• Section 8: Penalties
• Section 9: Appointment of officers and members of staff. The Federal Government may appoint
• Section 10: Revision
• Section 11: Indemnity. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Federal
• Section 12: Exemption. The Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, exempt
• Section 13: Delegation of powers. The Federal Government may, by notification in the official
• Section 14: Power to make rules
• Section 15: [Repeal.] Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981