No prohibition for dual nationals to hold offices other than being parliamentarians: Qureshi
Constitution has clarified dual nationality holders cannot become members of parliament: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday has said that those having dual nationality can neither become members of Senate nor the National Assembly however, they are not prohibited from assuming any other office.
In a statement, the foreign minister said that the Constitution has clarified that dual nationality holders cannot become members of the parliament.
Responding to a question regarding dual nationality of elected and non-elected members, Qureshi said that both are needed in the government for healthy balance.
The Constitution gives space to the prime minister to nominate four advisors who have technocratic expertise, he added.
The foreign minister further said that previous governments did not make its cabinet members’ assets public. “Prime Minister Imran Khan declared the assets of his ministers and advisors for transparency and accountability,” he went on to say.
