Punjab law department reshuffled with CM’s approval: 3 additional AGs, 9 assistant AGs appointed, one removed

The Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department has undergone a major reshuffle, with the Chief Minister approving the appointment

LAHORE:  The Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department has undergone a major reshuffle, with the Chief Minister approving the appointment of three Additional Advocates General and nine Assistant Advocates General, while the services of one Assistant Advocate General have been terminated.

According to three separate notifications issued by the Government of Punjab’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department on November 2, 2026, the changes have been made with immediate effect. The notifications were signed by Secretary Law Muhammad Asif Bilal Lodhi.

The reshuffle aims to reorganise the department’s legal team through fresh appointments, promotions and administrative changes.

Three Appointed as Additional Advocates General

Under Notification No. Admn-III:12-01/2025/3038, the competent authority, with the approval of the Chief Minister of Punjab, has appointed three lawyers as Additional Advocates General Punjab.

The newly appointed Additional Advocates General are:

– Muhammad Farrukh Khan
– Bashir Ahmad Khan
– Umer Ijaz Gillani

The appointments have taken effect immediately and are subject to the verification of academic qualifications and enrolment certificates. The appointed lawyers are also required to fulfil the prescribed criteria, including submission of at least 30 judgments, five of which must be reported judgments argued before the High Court or Supreme Court.

Nine Assistant Advocates General Appointed

In another notification, No. Admn-III:12-01/2025/3037, the Punjab government has appointed nine advocates as Assistant Advocates General against existing and newly created vacancies.

The newly appointed Assistant Advocates General include:

– Barrister Abdul Wahab Khan
– Barrister Pirzada Muhammad Aurang Zaib Shah
– Fahad Rafique
– Sara Majeed
– Mudassar Hussain Malik
– Umer Sajjad Chawan
– Abdul Muqtadar
– Ibrahim Haroon
– Syed Zia Haider Zaidi

The appointments have also been made with immediate effect as part of the department’s administrative restructuring.

Services of One Assistant AG Terminated

Meanwhile, under Notification No. Admn-III:12-01/2025/3039, the Punjab government has terminated the services of Waqar Saeed Khan, Assistant Advocate General Punjab.

The notification states that his services have been dispensed with immediately in the public interest.

All three notifications have been issued under the authority of the Punjab government and carry the official seal and QR code for verification.

The latest developments mark a significant restructuring of the provincial government’s legal representation, bringing new appointments and changes to the team of Law Officers serving Punjab.