What minimum age does Article 193 require for appointment as a High Court judge?

A. Thirty years

B. Thirty-five years

C. Forty years

D. Forty-five years

Explanation

Article 193(2) requires a prospective High Court judge to be a Pakistani citizen and at least forty years old. The person must also have at least ten years as a High Court advocate or ten years in judicial office in Pakistan.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-10-27

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