Islamabad:
The Supreme Court Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has observed that strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms not only improves the dispute resolution process, but also encourages foreign investment.
“Disputes can be referred to mediation in the preliminary examination step as well as from pending litigation to ensure timely and amicable settlements,” the judge said on Sunday. He was one of the speakers at a ceremony held at the end of a six-day civil and commercial dissemination program.
The internationally accredited program was organized by the International Mediation & Arbitration Center (IMAC), created by the Ministry of Law & Justice in collaboration with ADR-ODR International.
Justice Aurangzeb also emphasized the importance of maintaining professional standards and credibility for brokers. He noted that mediation is not a threat to litigation, but rather its partner and allies.
He emphasized the need to integrate mediation into the judicial system through updated rules and laws, which emphasized the importance of standardization of consistency and efficiency.
The Supreme Court’s righteousness Shahid Waheed, who was also the main guest, described mediation as an important tool for reducing the case group, strengthening access to justice and promoting harmony.
He outlined Pakistan’s policy direction on ADR, including the preparation of a model law, the establishment of court -used mediation centers, attention campaigns and the “Medifare” vision to nurture a culture of dialogue.
As he praises the role of iMacs in capacity building through training, he congratulated participants for becoming “brokerage ambassadors” and emphasized that ADR must be institutionalized, expanded nationwide and integrated with technology to transform Pakistan’s justice landscape.
Held from 16 to 21 September, the program trained judges in the high courts, lawyers, government officers, academics and business people from all over Pakistan.
Director -General of SaARC Arbitration Council Choining Dorji also spoke to the occasion and emphasized the strong potential for cooperation with the International Mediation and Arbitration Center (IMAC).
He noted that although both institutions may be shown as competitors, their common goals open opportunities for meaningful cooperation. The most important areas identified include joint case management, education, political advocacy and public outreach.
