Cabinet approves dual nationality, contempt of court law amendment bills
It was ordered in the cabinet session, chaired by Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, that the dual nationality amendment bill be brought before the National Assembly for discussion and approval.
The federal cabinet confirmed the resumption of Nato supply routes and issued directives to Advisor to the PM on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik for making sure that the security planning done is fool-proof.
The cabinet approved the decisions taken by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC).
The ongoing power crisis in the country was also discussed in the meeting. The Ministry of Water and Electricity was issued directives to devise plans in order to overcome the shortage.
A trade agreement between Jordan and Pakistan was also approved by the cabinet.
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The main question is dual nationality and it should be decided. If one has nationality especially by birth and never renounced it then he/she is a national. People who claim that a person who acquired another nationality has renounced Pakistani nationality are ill informed. An example is Pakistani Americans applying for Indian visa are required by the Indian govt to use their Pakistani passport. Or if they only want to use their US passport they have to obtain a document from Pakistani consulate/govt called renunciation certificate. That is the proof they have given up Pakistani nationality are are now only US citizens. The point is without renunciation nobody loses their birth nationality in Pakistan. The more practical and fair way is to have a residency requirement of say a couple of years to contest a high office. Pakistani citizens even without dual nationality living overseas are no better than the people who obtained dual nationality for their jobs and education of their children. Residency in Pakistan shows more commitment to the country than the color of the passport.
This is a real Test!!! The genuine political parties serving the masses never compromise on national security interest and those run by remote control compromise on national issues...
It is very strange that:
What is the level of their sincerety?? Do the countries like USA, Japan, China, India, Bangladesh allow dual nationals as their representatives?? Are those living in Pakistan not capable to run their country??
Wow what the great honor,respect and supremacy of Supreme Court and its decisions in the eyes of PPP's leaders and on their greatest ever achievement PPP's leaders have to be given "Nishan-e-Haider" because these leaders deserve it. How much more shamefaced decision is this by shameful leaders!!!!!!
Judges and generals are above the law. Full stop.
This government is working on protecting itself not for people. Shame on them! Dual nationality shouldnt be acceptable to run for a public office.. It's simple, anyone serving his/her country should be loyal to only that country.
This country was founded by feudals for feudals. Unfortunately Quaid e azam was coned by these people. He was far better off staying in congress party.
what a cabinet..and what an elected PM...shame on these shameless leaders and endless corruption
I think the Pakistani Americans should note down these dishonest people and when they are through with Pakistan and has looted enough then we should bring up their names to the USA authorities because they have taken US citizenship fraudulently. A case could be made in the US or in other countries, let us not make them safe over here and they should pay the penalty for defrauding the Pakistani or the US government. Let us start the process by reporting their names to the State Department and Immigration and Naturalization Service and see what happens.
.I think that you Pakistanis deserve this kind of cabinet, how in the world one person could take oath of loyalty to 2 constitutions and countries. People who do this are dishonest people and do not deserve any one country because they are for sale to the highest bidder. Taking an oath and allegiance is only to one constitution and one country and is a very serious matter but Pakistanis are known to twist this allegiance. The problem is with these people that it suits them now and it does not matter what could happen in the future while someone could be planted by foreign governments to serve their agendas, most likely some of these people are doing it right now. If any unjust law is passed by the Parliament, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has the duty and could strike it down because they will have to interpret the constitution of Pakistan. So go ahead you sleazebags and try to smooth your ways to loot even more but hopefully the Courts will stick to the constitution and what it says and not you dishonest people.
you will loose u r US citizenship if you take a public position with a foreign gov, I dont know about British citizenship, so all these politicians with dual nationality better be careful before taking oath of Pakistani gov. The dual nationality debate might just be MUTE.
"The federal cabinet confirmed the resumption of Nato supply routes and issued directives to Advisor to the PM on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik for making sure that the security planning done is fool-proof. '
What about fool-proof security planning for All Pakistanis in Pakistan.strong text
@M Usama Kabbir: Lets just hope that after almost 5 years the real cabinet is able to provide you roti , kapra & makaan or at least electricity! Really the joke is on you .
A person’s patriotism should be judged by his character otherwise we have so many single nationality holder Pakistanis who have practically looted the country to near extinction.
Either come up with the policy of revoking citizenships if a Pakistani takes another country's citizenship like India do to its citizens or stop beating the drums like this is the only problem in Pakistan.
If dual citizen pakistani can vote, purchase land, and do business in Pakistan then they have every right to participate in elections as well.
"The ongoing power crisis in the country was also discussed in the meeting. The Ministry of Water and Electricity was issued directives to devise plans in order to overcome the shortage."
Really? Let's see if the 12 hours of load shedding we experience in the hellish temperatures is reduced in the coming days. Yeah right.
Why dual nationality is detrimental to the progress of Pakistan. We only need to look at Nigeria. Their politicians have dual nationality. They fly out of the country the day before their term expires. Why? Because they have immunity while in office. They have stolen millions while in office. Same applies in our country. If you are aware that if you are doing something illegal, you will have to be accountable for your actions afterwards since you cannot run away. This is why this is a good law and any reason to change it is detrimental to our progress as a country.
How can a dual nationality holder take care the interest of his/her homeland country? An immigrant who seeks to opt better place to live, better place to raise their children, to enjoy a better citizenship status and at the same time they also want to enjoy Power to Rule people of Pakistan.
Someone had to harness the supreme court. It seems that our judges are partial now.
If some ne has divided his or her loyalties , then one should not be elected as representive of the people and decide their fates. Duel nationality bill is another way forward to make corruption and leave the country to settle in another country.
In every civilized country constitutional amendments are made for the benefit of the people and not for protecting the black deeds of the rulers. In my country it is the other way round. US constitution is two and a half centuries old and how many amendments have they made? In my country seven amendments in the constitution were made in its first four years of life by the one who claimed to be the architect of it. The irony is that the nation is just taking it as a fate accomplice. Brothers, constitution is a sacred document on which the lives of our coming generations depend. Reject these inept self serving politicians and chalk out a new social contract for the sake of coming generations.180 million people, united can do it. democracy, no doubt, is very good but certainly not in the hands of these corrupt and inefficient leaders. What good is democracy if it is not to benefit the people,
I am an expat myself but strongly believe that dual nationals should not be part of the body deciding the fate of entire nation. We love pakistan like anyone else but still the core decision making should be in the hands of Pakistanis with no second home.These demagogues will jeopardize the fate of entire nation just to reward few.
Thats we call democracy... and I'm sure PML N will vote for it in the larger interest of this COUNTRY.
EPIC! They are just playing around the constitution. Leave the long term planning, they even don't know about the short time planning. All they know is how to secure themselves but not our country and I pity on the people who proudly elect them as representatives.
@Parvez: You came to know after 64 years. Pitty!
They could have waited for a couple of weeks more after the sorry from US.. then a decision would have been good... haste has always made big waste for pakistan.. sorry was done already also.. there was no difference..
and on dual nationality what a swift decision by the parliamentarians for their own good... shame..
Do not elect PPP and MQM simple as that
Shameful bills.. Indeed, democracy is the "best" revenge, as one of our "great" leader said..
Acknowledging the Contribution of Non-resident Pakistanis- All Hail PPP!
Sometimes I get amazed how the most immoral, indecent and shameless people out of the whole nation ends up as the top politician in our country.
@M Usama Kabbir:
"Popularly"? Seriouly?????
Bullying SC and judges should be held responsible for breaking and invading constitution. They should be brought to the Parliament for any clear and non interpretative laws bias and questioned if any constitutional contradiction occurs. And please do audit their financials and 'plots' they get as perks and consider them as law abiding and not above the law human being.
Contempt of court Law has become a tool for harassment and blackmailing
oopsie why you so emotional ,this is democracy and thet are discussing the matter. let them do there job and rest of people do there job only
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has recently stated that the Parliament could not make legislation that was in clash with the Constitution. Therefore any amendment bills pertaining to dual nationality would need to alter the Constitution.
This is our fate. When we elect corrupt party leader, he will appoint people like ex & current PM.
What else you expect from this Gov. They have taken each and every step to protect themselves through diff Bills passed by Parliament.Really They will regret what they have done to this nation.
See how fast the Parliament and Executive move when it comes to saving their own jobs. But legislative reform that will benefit the people? Forget it
Please also make Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s August 11, 1947 speech to the Constituent Assembly a part of the constitution through a constitutional amendment. Possibly make it the Preamble of all the Constitutions of Pakistan in the future. The current PPP led civilian government’s performance has not been exemplary. If they have this constitutional amendment passed, they will be positively remembered for this single act that would have a profoundly benign impact on our national psyche. The government has an opportunity to do it now, which they may never have in the future.
This is an outrage. The dual nationality law should not be amended at all. I am sure that Raja Rental and Zardari are also dual nationality holders. They should also be brought to justice.
A new scene emerging. Who wins SC or parliament? One has to wait.
In case if the Cabinet approves that a dual national can hold a Public Office, this will be against the interest and security of Pakistan.
If the nation wants Pakistan to prosper, it must say NO DUAL NATIONAL FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
When it concerns them, the system works with lightening speed. This is democracy for the few by the few in action.
Imagine that!!! You have to be a Muslim of their definition, but being a Pakistani is not really that important. Bravo!!!!
Imagine that!!! U have to be a Muslim but being a Pakistani is not required. Bravo!!
Wait for the 17 Member 'Cabinet' sitting in the Supreme Court. They will take a Suo Moto and strike down the legislation made by popularly elected Parliament. As for the contempt of court, this very approval will come under contempt the way things are going on.
Shame is a small word for these politicians and armymen. (and for those who elect them!)