Citizens & dual citizens are not alike; equality before law does not mean citizens & dual citizens be treated alike.

As per law, dual nationality holders cannot hold offices of PM, federal minster, or be members of parliament.

There are regular American soldiers in Pakistan; they ensure compliance under threat of overt occupation.

The expression AfPak that has gained currency, despite belated efforts by the US government to suppress it.

The US subscribes to the ‘melting pot’ rather than the ‘mosai­c’ model of unity — seeking unity ‘from...