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SC summons Shahbaz on dual-nationality issue

Dunya News

SC took notice of Raja Riazs accusations against Shahbaz Sharif.

The Supreme Court while taking notice of PPP leader Raja Riaz’s remarks, issued notice to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Dunya News reported on Thursday.The court issued summon-notices to both leaders for October 17.On Wednesday, the oppposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz alleged that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif had dual nationality. The PPP leader also urged the Supreme Court and Election Commission (ECP) to probe the matter.The apex court, under the constitutional clauses, has already suspended memberships of several parliamentarians who were dual nationals.Other assembly members suspected of being dual nationals are currently under scrutiny of the Supreme Court.