Pakistan mulls deal with Turkey on dual nationality

[Kailash Kumar]

Pakistan mulls deal with Turkey on dual nationality

Islamuddin Sajid

31.01.2020

Islamabad

Pakistan on Thursday said a plan is under consideration to sign an agreement with Turkey regarding providing dual nationality to the citizens of two countries.

This came during a meeting between Pakistan Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah and Turkish Ambassador to Islamabad Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry.

According to the statement, the Turkish ambassador on behalf of his government proposed that both the countries should sign an agreement regarding providing dual nationality to the citizens.

“In response to this, the Minister said that the draft is under consideration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on board with us, we hope to reach a mutual conclusion soon,” it added.

Shah also welcomed the mutual training programs and upgrading of equipment of Law enforcing agencies with Turkey.

"The Minister for Interior welcomed the initiative of introducing a patrolling force in collaboration with ICT Police on the model of Dolphin force introduced in Lahore," the statement said.

The ambassador and minister also mutually agreed on the continuity of the training programs being held to improve the capacity of the work force.

Yurdakul also informed the minister that the Turkish president is scheduled to visit Pakistan soon.

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu is also expected to visit Pakistan in February and he will meet Shah to discuss bilateral matters, the statement said.

Pakistan’s interior minister was also informed that the Turkish Consulate that is under construction in the southern city of Karachi is the largest one in the world by Turkey.

Shah also extended condolences to the ambassador over the losses due to recent earthquake.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/pakistan-mulls-deal-with-turkey-on-dual-nationality/1719667#

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

We should have it long time ago. We trust each other. There should be far much more integration between turkey and pakistan.

Services and governemnt jobs would be easier this way.

 

[sohail.ishaque]

What does this mean ? i mean all the people of Pak will be turkish also and vice versa ?

 

[Ansu fati]

Excellent decision we need to import people who are pro-Turkey like pakistanis
Unfortunately currently in turkey there are too much domestic traitors that need to be purged/expelled

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

What does this mean ? i mean all the people of Pak will be turkish also and vice versa ?

A citizen who gains Turkish citizenship through marriage or other means would not have to abandon Pakistani citizenship. I don't know exactly how easy or difficult it is to obtain Turkiah citizenship.

However, we still have NICOP and CNIC for Pakistanis or Pakistani-origin citizens living in foreign countries.

It would help Turkish nationals gain Pakistani citizenship to work and do business in Pakistan too.

Win-win.

I ask only that we be cautious of Pakistani asylum seekers and expatriates who try to obtain Turkish nationality who have entered Turkey illegally. Ideally they should be deported back so we can deal with them.

 

[PakFactor]

I this a process of immigration similar to US or EU Permanent Residency and later get citizenship? The article isn't to clear.

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

I this a process of immigration similar to US or EU Permanent Residency and later get citizenship? The article isn't to clear.

I assume latter.

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

What does this mean ? i mean all the people of Pak will be turkish also and vice versa ?

LOL no.

This means we wont have to give up our 2nd pakistani or turkish Identity for jobs and properties and services in each other's countries. Im not sure but may be turks will be able to hold government offices?

The point is you dont have to give up ur second identity.

If i was a pakistani air force pilot in pakistan , i with turkish 2nd identity. I would be able to fly in turkish air force and serve turkey. They need that we can help.

Also we could join turkish army and help them fight their enemies.

Same for us turkish citizens army airforce navy can join pakistan armed forces and fight as pakistaniz against our enemies. This is the bigger goal here of our governments. But it will take time baby step 1 taken right now.

We wont have to give up our second identity no turkish flag in emojis sadly. Imagine 2nd flag in red

 

[peagle]

Pakistan mulls deal with Turkey on dual nationality

Islamuddin Sajid

31.01.2020

Islamabad

Pakistan on Thursday said a plan is under consideration to sign an agreement with Turkey regarding providing dual nationality to the citizens of two countries.

This came during a meeting between Pakistan Interior Minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah and Turkish Ambassador to Islamabad Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry.

According to the statement, the Turkish ambassador on behalf of his government proposed that both the countries should sign an agreement regarding providing dual nationality to the citizens.

“In response to this, the Minister said that the draft is under consideration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on board with us, we hope to reach a mutual conclusion soon,” it added.

Shah also welcomed the mutual training programs and upgrading of equipment of Law enforcing agencies with Turkey.

"The Minister for Interior welcomed the initiative of introducing a patrolling force in collaboration with ICT Police on the model of Dolphin force introduced in Lahore," the statement said.

The ambassador and minister also mutually agreed on the continuity of the training programs being held to improve the capacity of the work force.

Yurdakul also informed the minister that the Turkish president is scheduled to visit Pakistan soon.

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu is also expected to visit Pakistan in February and he will meet Shah to discuss bilateral matters, the statement said.

Pakistan’s interior minister was also informed that the Turkish Consulate that is under construction in the southern city of Karachi is the largest one in the world by Turkey.

Shah also extended condolences to the ambassador over the losses due to recent earthquake.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/pakistan-mulls-deal-with-turkey-on-dual-nationality/1719667#

Turkey is not just a country, it is a place in the heart of every Pakistani.

 

[Hyde]

What does this mean ? i mean all the people of Pak will be turkish also and vice versa ?

Just like another member said

It means Pakistanis will be able to retain both Turkish and Pakistani nationality at the same time. Some countries do not allow dual nationalities with other countries so the national of 1 country must renounce his nationality before becoming a citizen of the country he is residing in.

For example a Pakistani national cannot become Indian national unless he renounces his Pakistani nationality. Norway had similar rule before so a lot of British citizen would have to surrender their passport if they wanted to become citizen in Norway.

With this agreement Pakistani citizens living in Turkey will be able to become Turkish national and will not need to relinquish their Pakistani nationality

 

[Caprxl]

LOL no.

This means we wont have to give up our 2nd pakistani or turkish Identity for jobs and properties and services in each other's countries. Im not sure but may be turks will be able to hold government offices?

The point is you dont have to give up ur second identity.

If i was a pakistani air force pilot with pak and turkish identity , i would be able to fly in turkish air force and serve turkey. They need that we can help.

Also we could join turkish army and help them fight their enemies.

Sake for us turkish citizens army airforce navy can join pakistan armed forces and fight as pakistaniz against our enemies. This is the bigger goal here of our governments. But it will take time baby step 1 taken right now.

We wont have to give up our second identity no turkish flag in emojis sadly. Imagine 2nd flag in red

If it really is what you said it is , even If it takes a Decade to reach that point ,
then boy oh boy ... @mods ( we need a Turk Flag emo here as well )

If it is not, still welcome it, a good step. It is written on the wall for those who can read, the Destiny of these two countries is to become one , lead & be a beacon for our other fallen brothers
. Slowly but surely , One Day .. .

@StormBreaker ( tag others as well )'
@Mangus Ortus Novem your thoughts ??

& what say our Turkish Brothers ? @Hakikat ve Hikmet @cabatli_53 & others.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

A very very strategic move......

I am pretty sure it's done for a purpose....

 

[Caprxl]

So this deal literally adds no benefit to Turkish people

More than you can even dream of,


By the way, Reported

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

So this deal literally adds no benefit to Turkish people

No, Turkey will get nuclear and rocket scientists along with "killer" pilots....

Thanks to India...

 

[Caprxl]

A very very strategic move......

I am pretty sure it's done for a purpose....

& may I add, a very Special One .. .