Married to Afghan national MOFA not attesting my MRC

I am Rukhsana from Lahore.
I married with an Afghan in 2014 I have computerized MRC but MOFA not attesting my MRC.

ANSWER:

In law, this issue is **not merely administrative**—it directly concerns your **fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan**, particularly **Articles 4, 9, 14 and 25**, which protect the right of a Pakistani citizen to lawful treatment, dignity, equality, and family life.

It is a fact that, due to an **undeclared and inconsistent government policy regarding Afghan nationals**, authorities have started creating hurdles even in cases where **a Pakistani woman is the affected party**. Such an approach is **legally unsustainable**, because:

* MOFA has **no lawful authority to deny attestation of a validly issued computerized MRC** merely due to the nationality of the spouse.
* Attestation is a **ministerial act**, not a discretionary or policy-driven decision.
* A Pakistani woman **cannot be deprived of her legal and civil rights** because of her lawful marriage.

In your case, we can legally assist you by:

1. **Filing a Writ Petition before the Lahore High Court** seeking:

* Direction to **MOFA to attest your Marriage Registration Certificate**, and
* Protection of your constitutional and civil rights as a Pakistani citizen.

2. Through the same or a subsequent petition, seeking directions to:

* **NADRA / Ministry of Interior to process and issue a Pakistan Origin Card (POC)** for your husband in accordance with law.

Courts have consistently held that **administrative hurdles or policy ambiguities cannot override fundamental rights**, especially where a **Pakistani citizen (wife)** is being directly prejudiced.

Therefore, your case is **fit for constitutional intervention**, and we can effectively represent you before the High Court to secure:

* Attestation of your MRC from MOFA, and
* Lawful processing of POC for your husband.

If you wish to proceed, we can guide you on documentation and immediately initiate the legal process.