Adherence to article 62, 63 not necessary for interim PM: ECP

Adherence to article 62, 63 not necessary for interim PM: ECP
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Summary Constitution does not constrain caretaker PM from having a dual-nationality, says ECP.

 

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Friday that compliance with article 62 and 63 of the constitution is not necessary for the caretaker premier.

 

According to the Article 62, an individual cannot be qualified to be the member of Parliament unless he is an honest and loyal citizen of Pakistan and is enrolled as a voter in any electoral roll.

 

However, Article 63 says that any member of Parliament can be disqualified if he ceases to be a citizen of Pakistan, or acquires the citizenship of a foreign state and has been convicted by a court.