Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman took oath as Governor Punjab after President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi approved the summary of his appointment on May 30, 2022. Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Amir Bhatti administered the oath to him during a simple but dignified ceremony at the Governor’s House Lahore. He was nominated by federal government and the summary of his appointment was approved on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.