Principle of dual nationality: comparitive study of related national and international legislation.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to address the question of impacts of dual nationality with regard to international practices and the political and economic benefits. Furthermore, the historical background of acquiring dual nationality will be discussed in detail, leading towards international treaties signed by various states and being practiced there. Dual nationality means holding of nationalities of two or more states at the same time. It developed gradually when different states adopted this concept. Now the modern concept of dual nationality has spread to other states but earlier it started from Europe. Basically it gives assurance, regard and respect to the dual nationals. Further the theory talks about dual nationality and reflects that the dual nationality seems to be varying with the reality of the constantly changing world. Therefore in these kinds of suspicious situations a reasonable development has been made in the form of detailed and comprehensive treaties on nationality among the states. In addition to the term dual nationality, it was introduced due to contacts among different political states and groups. That is why laws are made accordingly by the states. States had legislated in order to acquire and lose nationality; likewise Pakistan has amended its laws according to the bilateral treaties. Thus, dual nationals are not harmful for any state but they are considered as ambassadors of the state in foreign countries.