Thanks for the help!
So can I apply whilst still having British nationality, and then meanwhile sort out with embassy to drop British nationality? How long would it take to be given a Pakistan nationality -I wouldnt have to wait for that to be given before applying would I? I do have an ID card as a Pakistani living overseas though, does that help?
Oh and, might be a silly question, do we have to pay for the 4 years training, and/or is there an application/registration fee?
Pakistan have Dual Nationality contract with the brits, so you can keep both of your nationalities, BUT you would be required to renounce your British nationality just before the completion of your training at PMA i.e. before getting commissioned, ofcourse this is if you are able to clear your ISSB.
As for the passport, you dont require one to join the military, instead your Pakistani ID Card would be required, which i think you already have. Ofcourse you would be required to travel to Pakistan so you might require the passport also, but then you can also use your British passport for the purpose.
Here is some more detail:
PAKISTAN NATIONALS RESIDING ABROAD. Eligible candidates residing abroad are exempted from Preliminary Selection. However, Defence Attaches are requested to ascertain their overall suitability, physical deformity and stammering aspects. The candidates are advised to approach Pakistani Embassies (Military/Defence Attaches) in the country where residing or Personnel Administration Directorate PA-3(a), GHQ Rawalpindi, for issuance of application forms only. They will submit their application forms alongwith connected documents through Pakistani Embassies. A postal order of Rs. 100/- and a bank draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of Director Personnel Administration-1., Personnel Administration Directorate, GHQ Rawalpindi will be attached with the application form. Postal address in Pakistan should also be indicated in the application forms so that call up notice for ISSB Tests/Interview and further correspondence to eligible candidates can be made on the given Pakistani address. No traveling allowance will be admissible. Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.
PRIVATE COACHING CENTRES FOR ISSB TESTS. According to existing rules of Armed Forces, Pre-ISSB training cannot be imparted by any individual or private coaching centre. GHQ Personnel Administration Directorate denies any link with such illegal & unethical training establishments throughout the country. Any candidate found trained/coached in any private coaching centre will be liable to be not recommended.
Moreover you can join the Army in the following categories:
TYPE OF COMMISSION:
Direct Short Service Commission in Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers as Captain
QUALIFICATION:
Electrical/Mechanical/ Computer (Hardware Engineering)/ Mechatronics Engineer (with min 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks in annual sys)
TYPE OF COMMISSION:
Direct Short Service Commission in Corps of Engineers as Captain
QUALIFICATION:
(1) BE Civil Engineering
(2) BE Architectural Engineering
(3) BE Town Planning
With minimum 3.0 CGPA or 65% marks
TYPE OF COMMISSION:
Direct Short Service Commission in Corps of Signal as Captain
QUALIFICATION:
Minimum 1 st Division /CGPA 3.0 through out the career in following :-
(1) MS in Telecommunication Engineering
(2) Software Engineering/Information Security
OR
MBA (IT) with background (Bachelors) of Computer Science/Telecommunication Engineering / Software Engineering. from any HEC /PEC recognized or a foreign university Candidates possessing experience of 2-3 year in teaching /working with industry will be preferred.
TYPE OF COMMISSION:
Direct Short Service Commission in Army Education Corps as Captain
QUALIFICATION:
MSc 1st Division in any one of the following subjects.
1. Math
2. Physics
M.Phill/ Ph.D will be given preference and seniority as permissible.
TYPE OF COMMISSION:
Direct Short Service Commission as Computer Specialist Officers (CSO)
QUALIFICATION:
B.Sc Engineering/BE in electrical/ Telecommunication/Computer software/ computer system with minimum CGPA 2.5/ 62% marks.
Ladies having service experience will be preferred.
https://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk/