Munir Malik to be Pakistan's new attorney general

E-Paper | March 07, 2026

Eminent lawyer Munir A. Malik. — Photo courtesy: www.hrw.org

KARACHI: Eminent lawyer Munir A. Malik is to be the new attorney general of Pakistan, highly placed sources told Dawn.com on Wednesday.

The notification in this regard will be issued in the next couple of days and Malik is expected to assume office at some point next week.

Malik will replace currently attorney general Irfan Qadir who is facing contempt proceedings before the Supreme Court.

Malik is a former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association and was a leading figure in the movement for the reinstatement of judges deposed by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

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Asif J.

Jun 07, 2013 12:15pm

How can people make comments without even knowing any facts. He is the best choice for attorney general. Why? 1) He is one of the best advocates in this country. 2) He led the movement against the dictatorship of Pervez Musharaf and fought fiercely for the judiciary. 3) He is the reason we got the democracy back. 4) He risked his life for this country at numerous occasions. During the lawyers movement, he was tortured and imprisoned due to which his organs almost failed. His house was attacked with gunfire to scare him but he was determined for his cause. Who else can be a better candidate for this position ?????

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Kamran

Jun 06, 2013 07:32am

This is a disgrace...he is highly political and would not be good for the relations between army and Govt.

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M Rafique

Jun 06, 2013 05:51am

Loyalist must be awarded

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saeed Ghani

Jun 05, 2013 09:27pm

yes Munir deserve this post excellent decision, Irfan Qadir wasted nation time. God Bless Malik

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Gul

Jun 05, 2013 05:08pm

Who cares about consensus in Pakistan? Business as usual is the norm.

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Alam Zeb Khan

Jun 05, 2013 04:49pm

would you explain why?

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Jun 05, 2013 04:19pm

Congratulations Munir A. Malik Sahib you deserve it.

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Syed Ahmed

Jun 05, 2013 02:16pm

Does he enjoy confidence of PML(N) alone or all the political parties? A consensus is must for such an appointment.

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Wasim

Jun 05, 2013 01:58pm

A brilliant appointment, the captain of the lawyers movement and a Pakistani hero.

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Hyperbaig

Jun 05, 2013 02:05pm

Not this guy again.

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Badar Munir

Jun 05, 2013 02:54pm

An excellent choice. He is a champion

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