Minister for Law and Justice (Pakistan)

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Minister for Law and Justice of Pakistan
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State emblem of Pakistan
Incumbent
Ahmed Irfan Aslam
since 17 August 2023
Ministry of Law and Justice
Member of Cabinet of Pakistan
Reports to Prime Minister
Seat Islamabad
Formation1947
First holder Jogendra Nath Mandal
Website Ministry of Law and Justice

The Law Minister of Pakistan heads the Ministry of Law and Justice. They serves in the cabinet of the Prime Minister.

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List of ministers

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