In a major development, dual citizenship holders from Pakistan have received good news. The government has introduced a new law that allows Pakistanis to keep their Pakistani citizenship even after getting citizenship from another country.
This update came during a National Assembly session where the Pakistan Citizenship Amendment Bill 2025 was presented. The bill was introduced by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Talal Chaudhry.
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He shared that the main purpose of the bill is to protect the citizenship rights of overseas Pakistanis. Many Pakistanis living abroad were forced to give up their Pakistani citizenship after getting citizenship in countries like the UK, USA, or Canada. But under this new law, they won’t have to give up Pakistani nationality anymore.
Agreements with Other Countries
Talal Chaudhry also confirmed that the Government of Pakistan has signed agreements with several countries that recognize dual nationality. Because of this, new legal reforms are being made so that Pakistanis living abroad are not deprived of their national identity.
A Step Forward for Overseas Pakistanis
This is being called a huge step for Pakistani expats, who often feel disconnected from their homeland due to legal restrictions. With this law, they can enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship without fear of losing ties with Pakistan.
At the same assembly session, another bill called the Motor Vehicles Industry Development Bill 2024 was also introduced to support Pakistan’s auto sector.
These efforts are part of the current government’s mission to modernize laws, support economic growth, and strengthen the rights of overseas Pakistanis.
FAQs
1. What is the new law for dual citizens of Pakistan?
It allows Pakistanis to keep their citizenship even after getting citizenship in another country.
2. Who introduced this bill?
The bill was presented by Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.
3. Why is this law important?
It protects the rights of overseas Pakistanis and removes the need to give up Pakistani nationality.
4. Has the law been approved yet?
The bill has been submitted to the committee for further review.
5. Will this impact only specific countries?
No, it applies to all countries with which Pakistan has signed dual citizenship agreements.
