Attorney-General_of_Pakistan
Attorney-General for Pakistan
Chief law officer and legal advisor of the Government of Pakistan
Attorney-General for Pakistan is the chief law officer and legal advisor of the Government of Pakistan and enjoys rights of audience before Parliament.[1][2] The Attorney-General, who serves as Pakistan's public prosecutor, is recommended by the Prime Minister and appointed by the President. The Constitution bars the Attorney-General from private practice until the termination of his or her employment.[3] The office was established in 1947.
The previous Attorney-General was Shehzad Ata Elahi, whose resignation was accepted on 24 March 2023.[4] The longest-serving Attorney-General is Sharifuddin Pirzada, whereas Aziz A. Munshi held the office the most times, in four instances.