Shakeel ur Rahman

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Jurist & Judge
Shakeel ur Rahman Khan
Justice of the Lahore High Court
In office
23 October 2018 – 14 February 2021
PresidentMamnoon Hussain
Prime MinisterShahid Khaqan Abbassi
Personal details
Born(1969-02-15)15 February 1969
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Died16 November 2021(2021-11-16) (aged 52)
Parent
  • Justice Khalil ur Rahman (father)
Alma materUniversity Law College Punjab University
Lahore High Court

Shakil ur Rahman Khan (Persian: شکیل الرحمان خان; 15 February 1969 – 16 November 2021[1]) was elevated as Judge of the Lahore High Court and previously he was the 36th Advocate General Punjab,[2] appointed by Governor of the Punjab on 7 March 2016.[3] As Advocate General Punjab he was also an ex-officio chairman of the Punjab Bar Council. He had already served in this office (2009-2012) as Additional Advocate General Punjab and resigned from the post to continue his law practice as Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan. He has also served the Punjab Healthcare Commission, PTCL and M/o NHSR &C as Senior Legal Advisor.

He was the son of former Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan and Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Justice Khalil ur Rahman Khan. His father had not taken oath under PCO of dictator General Musharaf. His younger brother is a doctor, Dr. Farid ur Rehman Khan. His younger brother is currently practicing as a doctor at his own clinic situated at Holy Family Road, Rawalpindi.

Education and early life[edit]

Hailing from Lahore, born on 15 February 1969, after graduation he completed his law degree LL.B. from University Law College, Punjab University, Lahore.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lahore High Court’s Justice Shakilur Rehman Khan passes away
  2. ^ "Message from Advocate General". Advocate general. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Punjab gets new advocate general". nation.com.pk. Retrieved 27 August 2017.