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• Court-Annexed Mediation in Pakistan: Silver Bullet or Blind Spot

  Aisha Rasool (Author)

  Pages: 1-17

  Abstract

  In Pakistan, court-annexed mediation (or 'CAM') has emerged as one of the primary methods for implementing judicial reforms to reduce the backlog of cases, litigation costs, and the time it takes to resolve disputes. Mediation centres affiliated with the courts have been established in Islamabad, Punjab, and Balochistan; however, the results from these centres vary significantly by... Read More

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• The Historical Development and Functions of Commercial Arbitration: Global Evolution and the Chinese Experience

  Hongkuan Zhang (Author)

  Pages: 18-32

  Abstract

  Commercial arbitration is a key mechanism for resolving commercial disputes in market economies, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome. During the European Middle Ages, particularly in Mediterranean maritime and commercial settings, arbitration developed into a specialized and institutionalized method. In the modern era, Western countries advanced arbitration systems through domestic laws... Read More

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• Between Peace and Power A Critical Analysis of the role of USA as an international mediator

  Kamran Abdullah (Author)

  Pages: 33-39

  Abstract

  This paper examines the role of USA as a mediator in international conflicts. The case studies of two regions are taken. One from south Asia; India-Pakistan conflict in 2025, and the other is from Eastern Europe; Russia-Ukraine. Through these case studies, this research explores the mechanisms used by U.S.A government to resolve the issues to balance its status as global mediator. This... Read More

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• ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: A FEATHER IN PAKISTAN JUDICIARY'S CAP

  Jawad Hassan (Author)

  Pages: 40-48

  Abstract

  The judiciary of Pakistan is struggling with thousands of cases pending resolution for the last two decades. To restore the trust of the people of Pakistan, the Courts of Pakistan have embraced the idea of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) well before the passing of the relevant legislation. This article discusses the development of the Courts of Pakistan in the last decade regarding the... Read More

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• Sectoral Modernization of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Pakistan: Comparative Models, Institutional Feasibility & Strategic Reforms

  Syed Abdullah Anwer (Author)

  Pages: 49-62

  Abstract

  Pakistan Faces severe commercial litigation delays and structural backlogs, necessitating a shift towards specialized alternative dispute resolution systems. This study examines the institutional feasibility of adopting China’s specialized alternative dispute resolution models across key development sectors including labor, banking, engineering, maritime and foreign trade. China’s... Read More

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