Attorney General for Pakistan
The Attorney General is the federal government's principal law officer and represents it in the superior courts.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026
The Attorney General for Pakistan is the chief law officer of the federal government. The office is set up under Article 100 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General:
- gives legal advice to the federal government
- represents the federal government in the Supreme Court, the Federal Constitutional Court and the High Courts
- carries out other legal duties given by the President
The Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister, and must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
The Attorney General for Pakistan is Mansoor Usman Awan, in office since 27 March 2023.