General Power of Attorney (Mukhtar Nama Aam)

A General Power of Attorney (known in Pakistan as Mukhtar Nama Aam) is a legal instrument that grants another person broad authority to act on your behalf in financial, legal, and property-related matters. It is widely used by overseas Pakistanis, elderly citizens, and those unable to be physically present for transactions.

§When You Need This

• •Overseas Pakistanis managing property in Pakistan
• •Authorizing a family member to handle banking or court matters
• •Delegating authority for property purchase or sale
• •Unable to attend government offices in person

§Stamp Paper

PKR 500–1000. For overseas execution, must be attested by Pakistan Embassy/Consulate.

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Template

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, [Principal's Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Address], holder of CNIC No. [CNIC Number] / Passport No. [Passport Number], do hereby nominate, appoint and constitute [Attorney's Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Father's/Husband's Name], resident of [Attorney's Address], holder of CNIC No. [Attorney's CNIC], as my true and lawful Attorney to act in my name, place and stead and on my behalf, to do and execute all or any of the following acts:

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   Banking: To operate my bank accounts, withdraw and deposit funds, sign cheques and manage all banking transactions on my behalf at any bank in Pakistan.

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   Property: To buy, sell, transfer, gift, mortgage or lease any immovable property on my behalf and to sign all relevant documents including sale deeds, transfer letters and registry documents.

3. •

   Court Proceedings: To appoint advocates, sign pleadings, attend court hearings and conduct all litigation on my behalf before any court or tribunal in Pakistan.

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   Government Offices: To appear before NADRA, revenue offices, housing authorities and any government department and sign all documents on my behalf.

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   General Authority: To do all such acts, deeds and things as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes mentioned above.

I hereby confirm and ratify all acts done by my said Attorney in pursuance of this Power of Attorney.

This Power of Attorney shall remain valid until revoked in writing by me.

PRINCIPAL Name: ___________________________ CNIC / Passport No: ___________________________ Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

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SWORN / ATTESTED BEFORE ME

Notary Public / Oath Commissioner / Pakistan Embassy Name: ___________________________ Seal & Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

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§Important Notes

• •Overseas executed POA must be attested by Pakistan Embassy and then by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan
• •Specify only the powers you intend to grant — avoid blanket authority if unnecessary
• •Keep a certified copy for your own records
• •Revoke in writing when no longer needed