ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Naveed Hayat Malik as Advocate General for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), according to an official notification issued on Tuesday.

The notification, issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, stated that the appointment has been made in pursuance of Article 2 of the Advocate General (Terms and Conditions of Service) Order, 2015, with the approval of the President of Pakistan.

As per the notification, Mr Malik will assume charge as Advocate General, ICT, with effect from the date he takes over the office.

The Advocate General serves as the chief law officer for the territory and represents the government in constitutional and legal matters before courts, including the Islamabad High Court.

The notification was issued from Islamabad and signed by Section Officer Ministry of Interior. Copies of the notification have been forwarded to key offices, including the President’s Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Establishment Division, Finance Division, Ministry of Law and Justice, as well as the registrars of the Supreme Court and Islamabad High Court.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2026