Definitions According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the terms ‘arbitration’, ‘mediation’ and ‘alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ have been defined in the following manner: Arbitration is a method […]
ADR: Midway Between Court and Jirga System
Family is the very foundation of society and the state is bound to protect the institution of marriage, the family, the mother and the child.[1] Unfortunately, […]
Punjab Commercial Courts Ordinance 2021: A New Frontier
The author was a member of the Working Group drafting the PCCO 2021.[1] Commercial Courts Around the World In 2017, the Lord Chief Justice of England […]
Commercial Courts Ordinance – Significant Legal Reform for Businesses
“Time is money” is a phrase well known to the business world. It first appeared in 1748 in an essay titled Advice to Young Tradesman by […]
Bringing Dispute Resolution Out of the Dark With ADR and Pakistan’s First Commercial Courts
On the 17th of April, 2021, as a cool breeze blew and the sun set on the manicured lawns of Governor House Punjab, we bore witness, […]
Has Pakistan Erred By Not Signing the Singapore Convention on Mediation?
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation was adopted on 20th December, 2018 by the UN and opened for signature in Singapore […]
Efficient Justice: Benefits of E-technologies in Courts/ADR in Pakistan
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had innumerable impacts on life in Pakistan and has affected every element of our lives, including how we resolve our disputes. […]
Party Autonomy and the Role of National Courts/Domestic Laws in Arbitration
Arbitration is the practice of resolution of international disputes involving states, individuals and corporations. “Disputants agree to submit their disputes to an individual whose judgment they […]
Professional Mediation Training Program at IBA, Karachi
Professional Mediation Training Program at IBA, Karachi Slow, inadequate and inefficient processes of contract enforcement, costly settlement processes and extensive judicial reforms programs, etc. have led […]
Improving Access to Justice
Improving Access to Justice Access to justice remains an elusive concept for most citizens of Pakistan. The new government, as part of its 100-day agenda, has […]
Mediation’s Struggle Against Formal Civil Justice System
Mediation’s Struggle Against Formal Civil Justice System “Imagine for a moment that mediation is a product—a stain remover—that can be purchased from any supermarket. Almost all […]
Challenging Misconceptions About ADR
Challenging Misconceptions About ADR Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms are often touted as alternatives to the formalistic processes of the court. While many would believe this […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution (An Alternative Access To Justice)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (An Alternative Access To Justice) Alternative Dispute Resolution commonly known as (ADR) refers to ‘any means of settling disputes outside of the court […]
ADR Success Story: Khushab
ADR Success Story: Khushab Mediation is a voluntary process of dispute resolution. It keeps intact the social relationship between the parties. Solution reached through mediation or […]
The Success Of ADR Centres In Punjab
The Success Of ADR Centres In Punjab The pictures shown above are not captured in the courtrooms of a highly developed country. These are the newly […]
The Judiciary And ADR Centres In Punjab
The Judiciary And ADR Centres In Punjab Our judiciary is often blamed for providing slow relief to litigants. This and other related accusations are made towards […]
International Arbitration Centre Pakistan
International Arbitration Centre Pakistan Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a form of dispensing justice which ensures timely resolution of disputes, saves time, cost and unnecessary burden […]