Determination of nationality of Hindus, Muslims, Khojas, Aga Khanis, etc, after passing of British Nationality Act of 1948

This file relates to the need for individuals who have been British Protected Persons due to their connection with the former Indian States, to establish their citizenship as they are no longer entitled to British protection. It contains correspondence concerning:

• Pakistani Khojas adopting Muscati nationality
• Loss or destruction of pre-1937 registers at the British Consulate in Muscat
• Question of whether subjects or descendants from subjects of the former Indian States are now regarded as stateless persons until or unless they adopt either Pakistan or Indian nationality
• Confirmation that applications for Pakistani nationality must be made before 13 April 1952
• Consul General's meetings with leaders of the Khoja and Aga Khani communities
• Process of applying for citizenship and the question of applicants proving their origin
• Letter from Ahmad Allibhoy, the Estate Agent of His Royal Highness the Prince of Aga Khan
• Statistics regarding the number of British subjects registered at the British Agency in Gwadur [Gwadar] and their citizenship status
• Refusal to grant British passports to persons without sufficient documentary evidence