Ministry of Law and Justice (Pakistan) explained

Agency Name:Ministry of Law and Justice
Seal:State emblem of Pakistan.svg
Jurisdiction:Government of Pakistan
Headquarters:Pakistan Secretariat, Presidency Road, Islamabad
33.7338°N 73.0964°W
Minister1 Name:Azam Nazir Tarar
Minister1 Pfo:Law Minister of Pakistan
Chief1 Name:Law Secretary of Pakistan

The Ministry of Justice (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|وزارتِ قانون و انصاف); abbreviated as MoJ) is a cabinet-level ministry of Pakistan, responsible for the enforcement of law and administration of justice.

The ministry's political executive figure is known as the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, who must be an elected legislator and Parliamentarian. The Minister for Justice is associated with enforcing laws and administration of government judicial departments, and is a public face of the government in legal services required by the state. The ministry's administration is headed by the Law Secretary of Pakistan. The ministry is also represented by the Attorney General as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government, representing it in civilian Supreme Court cases, and assisting the Minister for Justice and the government in legal cases. Both the Minister for Justice and Attorney General are nominated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and are members of the Cabinet. It is currently headed by Ahmed Irfan Aslam as of 17 August 2023.[1]

Departments

Competition Appellate Tribunal

Appellate Tribunal established in 2010 to hear appeals decision by Competition Commission of Pakistan[2]

Anti Dumping Appellate Tribunal

Appellate Tribunal established in 2000 to redress the issues relating to imposition of anti-dumping duties by National Tariff Commission, to offset injurious dumping in the public interest.[3] [4]

Accountability Courts

See main article: National Accountability Bureau. Courts established to hear cases of National Accountability Bureau.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-10-31 . Sardar Ayaz Sadiq appointed law minister . 2022-10-31 . The Express Tribune . en.
  2. Web site: Competition Commission of Pakistan - Competition Appellate Tribunal.
  3. Web site: Govt asked to appoint chairman for tribunal. 19 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Anti-Dumping Tribunal: Decision of Cabinet body endorsed – Business Recorder.
  5. Web site: 30 accountability courts to be notified shortly, SC informed.