SC seeks explanation from Qadri over dual nationality
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard the petition today.
Hearing the petition for the reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Supreme Court has ordered Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran (TMQ) chief Tahirul Qadri to submit a detailed argument over his dual nationality by tomorrow, Dunya News reported on Monday.
A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard the petition today.
The CJP questioned Qadri if a dual nationality holder can be faithful to Pakistan? He remarked how a person can be a Pakistani citizen if he cannot be a parliamentarian owing to his dual nationalities.
The bench asked Qadri to explain the legitimacy of his petition which called for the reconstitution of the ECP in his reply and adjourned the hearing by tomorrow.
Addressing the media after the hearing, Qadri said that a person can hold dual nationality under the country’s law.
