ISLAMABAD: In one fell swoop, the apex court ordered the disqualification of at least 11 lawmakers on Thursday, on account of holding dual nationality.

Lawmakers would not only vacate their seats, but also face legal proceedings, and have to reimburse all monetary benefits drawn by them during the period they held public office.

The court also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to get fresh declarations from every lawmaker that they do not hold any nationality other than Pakistan’s, and do not violate Article 63(1)(c) of the Constitution.

ECP de-notifies lawmakers

Immediately after the verdict, the ECP issued notifications for the disqualification of 11 lawmakers including National Assembly members Zahid Iqbal‚ Farahnaz Ispahani‚ Farhat Mehmood Khan‚ and Jamil Ahmad Malik, and provincial assembly members Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Ashraf Chohan‚ Nadia Gabol‚ Chaudhry Wasim Qadir, Chaudhry Nadeem Khadim‚ Amna Buttar and Dr Ahmad Ali Shah. More