Pakistan PM Imran Khan rejects criticism of dual nationals holding public office

ISLAMABAD: Expressing displeasure over criticism of dual nationals holding public office in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed the need for tapping what he called "resource pool" of Pakistani experts and professionals living abroad for uplifting of the country.

"I don't know why people say that dual nationals cannot get any public office and cannot become a minister and why they (people) move courts every other day," Dawn news quoted Khan as saying in an event on Thursday.

Khan made the remarks at the event where he launched the Roshan Pakistan Digital Account — a facility which will provide innovative banking solutions to millions of non-resident Pakistanis seeking to undertake fund transfers, bill payments and investment activities in Pakistan.

"We do not have a bigger asset than that (overseas Pakistanis). Best minds, professionals and entrepreneurs are outside the country.

"When we will create (conducive) conditions in the country, this big resource pool can return to the country," he added.

The premier recalled that when he had established ShaukatKhanum Memorial Hospital, it created an opportunity for overseas Pakistani experts and they returned and ran the hospital. (IANS)

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