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This section defines the following terms used in The Foreign Cultural Associations (Regulation of Functioning) Act, 1975: • foreign cultural association — an association, by whatever name called, having as its object the promotion of cultural and friendly relations between Pakistan and a foreign country and includes a branch of such association; and • prescribed — prescribed by rules made under section 15 This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) “foreign cultural association” means an association, by whatever name called, having as its object the promotion of cultural and friendly relations between Pakistan and a foreign country and includes a branch of such association; and (b) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under section 15.

Effective date: 1975-01-01

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