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Wake up Pak
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wasiqjaved
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Real issue is with Pakistan's dual citizenship law which is most often abused. Military officers and bureaucrats are often the real masterminds behind this abuse. Let’s call it what it is:
While the public blames politicians for corruption (and rightly so), the establishment and civil bureaucracy operate far more quietly and far more effectively when it comes to exploiting dual nationality loopholes.
No serving or retired army officer, judge, or bureaucrat should be allowed to:
Just like politicians, senior military and civil officials must be:
Any concealment (like a wife’s foreign passport or child’s offshore property) should lead to immediate dismissal or court-martial, not just a slap on the wrist.
You cannot access tax records of serving or retired generals — they are not publicly available like those of MNAs or MPs. The FBR, NAB, or even courts rarely summon them, and even if they do, it’s all in-camera (secret hearings).
This iron curtain of immunity over the military and civil elite is deliberate — designed to shield their assets, dual nationality records, and foreign investments.
When you let powerful unelected people (e.g. generals, judges, federal secretaries) accumulate wealth without oversight:
Just like corporate CEOs have cooling-off periods, public office holders should be legally barred from leaving Pakistan for at least 5 years after retirement, unless:
Yes, dual nationality restrictions are important. But without a 5-year mandatory stay-back period, it’s meaningless.
This isn’t about "dual nationality" alone — it’s about elite capture, conflict of interest, and a culture of escape and immunity. When your generals retire to Canada, your bureaucrats buy apartments in Dubai, and your politicians flee to London, what message does it send?
Serve Pakistan. Loot Pakistan. Flee Pakistan.
That’s the real doctrine of the corrupt elite — regardless of uniform or suit.
Systemic Abuse of Dual Citizenship by Pakistan’s Deep State & Bureaucracy
While the public blames politicians for corruption (and rightly so), the establishment and civil bureaucracy operate far more quietly and far more effectively when it comes to exploiting dual nationality loopholes.
Military Officers:
- Retired generals often secure citizenship in Canada, Australia, UK, etc.
- Their wives and children conveniently hold foreign passports while they serve, and use family sponsorship laws to settle abroad.
- Army Housing Societies and Defense Housing Authorities are used as wealth storage units, but the real stash is in London flats and Dubai villas.
Bureaucrats:
- Senior civil servants send kids abroad on state funds (foreign “training” programs), who then never return.
- Many bureaucrats acquire second nationality secretly or use their spouse/kids to move family wealth abroad, escaping financial scrutiny.
What Makes It Worse?
- Zero accountability: Unlike elected politicians, military and bureaucrats are shielded under service laws.
- No public asset disclosures are required for generals, brigadiers, or federal secretaries.
- NAB rarely investigates them — and when it does, the cases mysteriously die.
So What Should Be Done?
1. Ban Dual Nationality for ALL State Officials — Civil & Military
No serving or retired army officer, judge, or bureaucrat should be allowed to:- Hold or apply for dual nationality
- Sponsor family members abroad using foreign PRs/passports
- Own undeclared foreign property
2. Mandatory Public Disclosure
Just like politicians, senior military and civil officials must be:- Required to publicly declare all foreign assets and family nationalities
- Investigated if any unexplained transfers or property are found abroad
3. Disqualification for Concealment
Any concealment (like a wife’s foreign passport or child’s offshore property) should lead to immediate dismissal or court-martial, not just a slap on the wrist.
The Untouchable Class: Generals & Public Servants
You cannot access tax records of serving or retired generals — they are not publicly available like those of MNAs or MPs. The FBR, NAB, or even courts rarely summon them, and even if they do, it’s all in-camera (secret hearings).This iron curtain of immunity over the military and civil elite is deliberate — designed to shield their assets, dual nationality records, and foreign investments.
Why This Is Dangerous
When you let powerful unelected people (e.g. generals, judges, federal secretaries) accumulate wealth without oversight:- They send their families abroad while pretending to serve the nation
- They negotiate foreign PR/citizenship deals during or right after service
- They buy assets abroad while in office — and conveniently exit Pakistan upon retirement
Proposed Solution:
Just like corporate CEOs have cooling-off periods, public office holders should be legally barred from leaving Pakistan for at least 5 years after retirement, unless:- They undergo full forensic audit
- Declare all foreign assets of themselves and their families
- Receive clearance from an independent oversight body
This should apply to:
- Military officers (Captain and above)
- Bureaucrats (Grade 20 and above)
- Judges of High Courts and Supreme Court
- DGs and Chairpersons of regulatory bodies (e.g. NAB, FBR, SECP)
Why This Matters:
- Forces them to face consequences if corruption is uncovered post-retirement
- Stops them from vanishing into Dubai or Canada the moment they hang up their boots
- Deters others currently in office from looting with the “escape plan” mindset
Yes, dual nationality restrictions are important. But without a 5-year mandatory stay-back period, it’s meaningless.
In the end...
This isn’t about "dual nationality" alone — it’s about elite capture, conflict of interest, and a culture of escape and immunity. When your generals retire to Canada, your bureaucrats buy apartments in Dubai, and your politicians flee to London, what message does it send? Serve Pakistan. Loot Pakistan. Flee Pakistan.That’s the real doctrine of the corrupt elite — regardless of uniform or suit.
