Monday, 19 December 2011

Dual nationals can not contest polls: ECP

 

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday put a bar on politicians holding dual nationalities from contesting election, Geo News reported.

According to the Election Commission , returning officers have been asked to obtain a deceleration on oath from candidates filing nomination papers for a seat in Parliament or provincial assemblies.

The decision would be effective in three months and would be applicable during the Senate elections which are scheduled for March.

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