Pakistan is set to introduce new legislation aimed at ending dual citizenship for judges and bureaucrats, following similar measures imposed on parliamentarians.
The proposed law, currently under review by a secretary committee, recommends that members of the judiciary and government officials relinquish their dual citizenship status.
This move is part of Pakistan’s efforts to ensure that those in positions of power owe allegiance solely to the country.
The Pakistan Citizenship Act of 1951 and the Pakistan Citizenship Rules of 1952 provide the foundation for understanding Pakistani citizenship laws .
The concept of dual citizenship has been a topic of debate in Pakistan, with various court cases shedding light on its intricacies.
For instance, the case of Mst. SAMINA NAZ vs. PAKISTAN (2021 PLD 187 ISLAMABAD) highlights the challenges faced by Pakistani women who renounce their citizenship post-marriage to foreign nationals.
