There is no need to make
fuss over dual nationality issue. There are above 80 countries
which do not bar their citizens to hold dual nationality. I
felicitate PPP efforts to come up with a solution through parliamentary
process.  The sorry saga of dual nationality is just an
attempt to undermine the supremacy of parliament. The case
of dual nationality held by parliamentarians is a confusing one
because on one hand, dual nationals have been given the right to
vote in elections, while on the other hand, they have no right to contest them.
This is an ironic situation indeed. Even well-established democracies of the
world have no issue with public office-holders who
are dual nationals. Arnold Schwarznegger retained his Austrian
citizenship during his service as the governor of California. Former Canadian Prime Minister
John Turner was a dual citizen born in the UK. Parliament should decide the
issue and legislate on it as we have practical examples of established
democracies of the world allowing dual nationals the right to sit in
parliament.