Dual nationality restriction on NA, Senate members only: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the dual nationality is restricted to members of the National Assembly and Senate only.

While speaking over the issue of dual citizenship, the foreign minister said that a person with dual citizenship cannot become a member of the National Assembly and Senate but there is no such restriction for any other position.

According to Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the tradition of declaring assets has been set by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). “We have to assess what law and the constitution say on the issue of dual citizenship,” he added.

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He further explained that the dual nationality is restricted to members of the National Assembly and Senate. “There is no such restriction for any other post,” he maintained.

Qureshi continued, “No one has adopted a clear policy to avoid conflict of interest.” He added that in his opinion, the status of the elected representatives is superior. “However, experts of various fields are also needed to run affairs of state,” he added.

The issue came to limelight after the four Special Assistants to Prime Minister were founded possessing dual nationality and others had residency permits during their assets declaration.