KARACHI: The swearing-in ceremony of Mr Ghulam Mohammad as Governor-General of Pakistan will be held in the Durbar Hall of the Governor-General’s House in Karachi at 4 p.m. today (Friday) [Oct 19].

Mr Justice Abdul Rashid, Chief Justice of Pakistan, will administer the Oath of Office to the Governor-General. After the ceremony the Governor-General’s flag will break from the masthead on the Governor-General’s House and a salute of 31 guns will be fired. Invitees include foreign diplomatic representatives, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Governor of Sind, Ministers and high officials of the Pakistan Government, the Chief Minister and … ruling princes and members of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly present in Karachi.

After the guests are seated, the Governor-General will arrive in the Durbar Hall and Mr Mohammad Ali, Secretary-General to the Government of Pakistan, will request permission of the Governor-General to read the Commission under His Majesty’s Royal Sign Manual. The Secretary-General will then request permission of the Governor-General to issue a Proclamation announcing His Excellency’s assumption of office.

Published in Dawn, October 19th, 2026