August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Business Functions
Explore the key business functions and services offered by the Law Department.
Who We Are
About Us
Dedicated to transparent governance, public service, and digital transformation for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Vision
To uphold the rule of law by providing effective legal advisory, legislative drafting, litigation, and prosecution services in support of go...
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To provide timely legal advice, draft and vet legislation, represent the Government in litigation, strengthen prosecution services, and ensu...
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The Information Department Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was initially established in 2012 as the Information Cell Gilgit-Baltistan, a development...
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Our Leadership
Higher Authorities
Dedicated to transparent governance, public service, and digital transformation for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Amjad Hussain Azar
Chief Minister, Gilgit-BaltistanPortfolio Vecant
law & Prosecution Deptarment Minister
Arshad Majeed Mohmand
Chief Secretary
Fida Hussain
Law & Prosecution, Gilgit-Baltistan
Executive Leadership
Meet Our Team
Dedicated legal professionals working together to uphold the rule of law, strengthen the justice system, provide effective legal services, and ensure fair and efficient prosecution across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Law Department
Manzoor Hussain
Advocate General GB
Law Department
Muhammad Qadir
Prosecutor General
Law Department
Abdul Sadiq
Deputy Secretary Law
Law Department
Shafiq Ahmed
Deputy Secretary Litigation
Law Department
Shafiq ur Rehman
Deputy Secretary Prosecution
Official Gazette
GB Code
the latest laws adopted by the Federal Government, laws enacted by the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly and Gilgit-Baltistan Council, regulations, rules, and official notifications issued by the Law & Prosecution Department, Gilgit-Baltistan
Media Center
Video Gallery
Explore official videos, events, announcements, and departmental activities of the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Liberation Day Gilgit Baltistan 01 Nov 2023
Sarfaranga Cold Desert Rally 2023
Jashn e Bahara Polo Festival 2023
Sarfaranga Cold Desert Rally 2022
Polo Match Between yasin vs chilas
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Department deals with Government litigation, including appeals and applications for enhancement of sentences and convictions, as well as the filing and defence of civil suits involving the Government and public servants.
The Department provides legal opinions and advice to Government departments on legal matters, including the interpretation of laws, rules, orders and other instruments having the force of law.
The Legal Advisory Service (LAS) provides the institutional framework for the Department's legal advisory functions. Rules governing the LAS were framed in 2014, and the Recruitment Rules were further amended in 2025
Prior to 2006, the Department was part of the Home and Services Department. It subsequently developed as a separate department dealing with legal and prosecution matters
The Law and Prosecution Department is responsible for providing legal advice to the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, conducting and coordinating government litigation and prosecution matters, assisting in legislative affairs, and dealing with other legal a