ISLAMABAD(National times)- Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad has been appointed Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan following the end of Chief Minister Gulbar Khan’s tenure and the dissolution of the region’s assembly. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his capacity as chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council, approved the appointment of Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan as caretaker chief minister under Article 48-A(2) of the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018.

Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad, who belongs to Astore, has a vast experience in the field of law and judiciary. After obtaining his LLB degree from Karachi, Justice (Retd) Yar Muhammad practiced law in Gilgit-Baltistan for nearly 15 years. He passed the Civil Judge examination through the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), after which he served in various judicial positions. He served as a District and Sessions Judge, Registrar of the Chief Court, and later as a Judge of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court. During his tenure as a judge, he heard important constitutional and civil cases. He was also part of the Election Tribunal, where he examined appeals related to election disputes and nominations. As a judge, his role remained non-controversial and professional. After retirement, he continued to contribute to the legal field. He is currently associated with “The Legal Acumen” as a mentor, where he guides young lawyers and provides consultation on constitutional, civil, and appellate matters. Following his nomination, Justice (Retd.) Yar Muhammad is expected to play a key role in ensuring a transparent electoral process and administrative continuity in Gilgit-Baltistan.