Attorney-General for Pakistan

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Attorney-General for Pakistan is the chief law officer and legal advisor of the Government of Pakistan and enjoys rights of audience before Parliament. 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. The office was established in 1947. The previous Attorney-General was Shehzad Ata Elahi, whose resignation was accepted on 24 March 2023. The longest-serving Attorney-General is Sharifuddin Pirzada, whereas Aziz A. Munshi held the office the most times, in four instances.

List of attorneys-general

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