Dual nationality: Dr Asim Hussain resigns from Senate
Hussain was working as an Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources.
ISLAMABAD:
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain resigned from Senate on Tuesday, Express News reported.
According to Saama.tv, Hussain resigned because of his dual nationality.
Earlier, the Supreme Court had asked the Interior Ministry to verify the names of dual national lawmakers. The list included Hussain’s name.
The apex court had also deemed 11 parliamentarians disqualified for holding dual nationalities.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain resigned from Senate on Tuesday, Express News reported.
According to Saama.tv, Hussain resigned because of his dual nationality.
Earlier, the Supreme Court had asked the Interior Ministry to verify the names of dual national lawmakers. The list included Hussain’s name.
The apex court had also deemed 11 parliamentarians disqualified for holding dual nationalities.