The Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) has expressed reservations over the amendment bills of the dual nationality and the contempt of court law, Express News reported on Thursday. According to sources, the party will oppose both the bills.
The PML-N, criticising the contempt of court amendment bill, said that the bill is equivalent to restricting the judiciary's authority.
The Awami National Party (ANP) also expressed reservations over the amendment bill for the dual nationality law, and said that the law should only be applicable for presidents, prime ministers, the army leadership and judges.
Haji Adeel, a central leader of the government allied ANP, presented the party’s stance when he was contacted by President Asif Ali Zardari.
Adeel said, “If such laws are not enforced, then people like Mansoor Ijaz can also become the president of Pakistan one day.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the federal cabinet had approved amendment bills pertaining to dual nationality and contempt of court laws.
It was ordered in the cabinet session that the dual nationality amendment bill be brought before the National Assembly for discussion and approval.
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@ faheem ZARDARI was elected through a proper democratic process by two third majority's choice National assembly ,provincial assemblies ,senate all voted and PMLN had a disgruntled judge as its candidate, He will be elected again and your courts will not be able to do a thing and in any case it will be Imran khan who will win next election if not PPP the parallel govt of JUDGES AND LAWYERS will have seen it becoming irrelevant as it was in the past
Even though I support PML-N on almost every issue but not on the contempt of law. I think it should be amended as the biased judges are getting way out of their limits.
The credibility of the PML-N is zero. They will say something today and do something else tomorrow.
Most people in here are missing the point. For a start I have dual nationality and don't support this bill for couple of reasons. 1. Anyone can come to Pakistan, rob it and then go back to HIS country. How is he ever going to be loyal. He will always have in he back of his mind "I can always go back to my country". You cant have people representing Pakistan who don't have their interests in Pakistan.
Why would you amend the constitution for few people?And lastly , Pakistan should only be ruled by a Pakistani!!!!
PML-N is nowadays is in love with PCO CJ & his yes sir colleagues, not in parliament, constitution or democracy. Judiciary has never helped democracy to flourish in pakistan but only the military dictatorship. And the PCO judges are trying to harm the democracy in the name of justice. It is necessary to restrict the judiciary's unlawful authority. Dual nationality amendment bill is correct. If the overseas pakistanis are allowed to have dual nationality and right to vote in elections, why they should not become a member of parliament. LIVE WITH LOVE - LET DEMOCRACY WORK
@Nisar Khan: Sir, IK has to continue collecting $$ from the North American Pakistanis. How could he deny them their birth rights while collecting money at the name of their homeland? Isn't this hypocrisy at its peak even from Pakistani standards? Regards, Mirza
I find it hard that PML-N would oppose it seeing how they lost a few MNAs due to it. Could happen though, infact I hope inshallah they follow through with it.
But, PML-N will support the bill when the voting will start. It is PML-N's history
@Imran: Don't forget that NS was himself an overseas Pakistani in the King's palace! The funny thing is some are saying that overseas Pakistanis are "allowed" to vote, as if they are doing a big favor to the citizens by birth who never renounced their native citizenship. IK has dropped the idea of once again coming to the US and collecting more money. Why are they looking for money from overseas Pakistanis when they do not want to give them full rights? Go and beg some place else, baba maaf karo. Regards, Mirza
PML-N sends a message that Overseas Pakistanis are less Pakistanis than the rest. Just like a while ago Minorities were declared lesser Pakistanis.
The worldwide doctrine of equality and justice for all gets buried by the custodians of Islam and Judiciary!
Why there is a ministry for Overseas Pakistanis? Why PML-N had a similar ministry if the overseas Pakistanis are so worthless and not equal Pakistanis?
@Man.na.man:
"Don’t just discard them, They are as patriots as our civilians and armed forces."
That is exactly why they are allowed to vote in the general elections.
In love for a PCO judge - the PML N stance is going to back fire - today or later. I am convinced of the fact that the PML N's top leadership seldom think before speech. If the nationals of Israel can keep dual nationalities with other countries for the best interest of Israel - there should be no harm for Pakistanis.
@Pakistani: 15 billions dollars worth of foreign exchange is send t pakistan regally and the she amount by other means annually by Pakistanis having permanent resident all over the world. Don't just discard them, They are as patriots as our civilians and armed forces.
Pakistan should consider creating overseas seats like France. So overseas Pakistanis can elect their representatives in their respective countries. Dual nationality should be permitted for these representatives only and they should not be allowed to hold any ministerial portfolio or be members of committees dealing with national security.
It is a fast changing globalized world and it would be foolish to deny the Pakistani diaspora a chance to represent Pakistan in the legislature.
@Umer:
"That’s easy."
Then whats so difficult in giving up the second nationality. Is that more in worth than the privilege of being an a member of the Pakistan parliament?
This opposing wont do good because again these bills will be successfully passed. The opposition is just there for point scoring only. Had they been that strong we wouldnt have seen NATO supplies reopen or any other amendement to be passed. PML-N is a fraud party filled with filthy leaders whose past is known to everyone but unfortunately we have this old habit of denying reality and still think they deserve another chance.
MAY ALLAH HELP PAKISTAN AMEEN
@Lala Gee:
That’s easy. I have never attacked the Supreme Court with my goons. Never conspired with Army against the sitting Government. Never took money from Osama bin Ladin to subvert the state. Never had illegal money in Swiss Accounts (or for that matter any money). Have not indulged in illicit affairs. Have not killed anyone in fake police encounters. Have not stolen country’s money in any way what so ever. Have never been corrupt or been accused of such. Never taken plots like judges, generals an politicians do.
Can you show one prominent political leader who is more loyal and trustworthy than me?
@Mirza: Dude you really are a strange person....You give take another nationality who cant rule the country...or take important position ..whts so difficult in understanding that...
@Umer:
Yeah and people voted for Zardari????? right...
good to see ANP taking a positive stance for the interest of pakistan. but how long will it last. thats a q?????
Pakistan legislation process should only process by Pakistan nationality holders
@Umer:
"Haji Adeel is just scare mongering. I suspect ANP is worried that educated expatriates can come and make it difficult for illiterate and corrupt politicians."
You and every other educated honest expatriate Pakistani is most welcome to come back and take part in elections in order to help the exploited hapless Pakistanis get out the claws of these corrupt lot of politicians. However, before that, you have to show your sincerity and prove that your whole and absolute loyalties rest with the state and constitution of Pakistan. And in order to do that, you must first have to give up your second nationality as you cannot be traveling in two boats at the same time which may go in different directions. Is that too much to ask.
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.
The level of loyalty of dual nationality MNAs and MPAs with the state and constitution of Pakistan is clearly indicated by their insistence on keeping the citizenship of the other country instead of renouncing it. For them having the citizenship of the other country is more valuable than the privilege of being a Member of Pakistan Parliament. This is enough of a proof where their true loyalty lies. And this is particularly true for the US citizenship holders as USA does not allow dual nationality and require their naturalized citizens to renounce their prior citizenship before being naturalized.
Why these dual nationality holders not relinquish their second nationality in order to prove their total allegiance with Pakistan? I am sure Supreme Court of Pakistan will nullify this law if ever enacted.
I am glad that at least one political party has the courage to speak truth. Pakistani born people holding foreign nationalities are technically foreigners not Pakistanis, no matter how badly they miss Pakistan. And the Foreigners cannot be given a chance to become PM or President of this country already ruled by Foreign Forces, on Foreign Aid, leaders Serving Foreign Masters, buyers looking for Foreign Made products in the shops, youth eager to get Foreign Education and later migration to Foreign Countries, Foreign Missiosn in Islamabad dictating government on security matters, almost all Politicians having their property and kids living in Foreign Countries, former rulers/dictators fleeing to Foreign Countries, Establishment making Foreign Policy, our interior minister finding Foreign Hand involved in acts of terrorism. Is that all not enogh?
@KHK:
Those were martial law periods and illegal. What has that got to do with democracy?
@Faheem:
Why is his party in majority in NA then?
@Umer: Remember, we did not vote for Zardari but he is our President.
Why ditch your Pakistani nationality in the first place? Expat or not, I think once you acquire foreign nationality your Pakistani citizenship should cease to exist.
educated expats. yeah right, its acutally return ticket for courrpts to use once they are done wth their plunders
Not unless if a majority of people in the country vote for him, which is extremely unlikely. Haji Adeel is just scare mongering. I suspect ANP is worried that educated expatriates can come and make it difficult for illiterate and corrupt politicians.