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We offer expert mediation for family, workplace, and community conflicts.

Our team ensures confidentiality, fairness, and impartiality, fostering peace and understanding through effective conflict resolution.

14/09/2025

The Future of Dispute Resolution in Pakistan: A Look at Mediation
Pakistan's legal system is grappling with a massive backlog of over 1.86 million pending cases, with civil cases often taking an average of 11 years to resolve. This highlights a critical need for effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods.

While mediation is gaining prominence, the current framework is fragmented and faces several challenges, including:

A patchwork of provincial laws.
A lack of government-recognized, community-based mediation centers.
Inadequate training and qualification standards for mediators.

To address these issues and move forward, a comprehensive reform is necessary. The recommendations include:

Creating a unified national framework to standardize procedures and mediator qualifications across all provinces.

Establishing government-recognized community mediation centers with proper infrastructure and dedicated funding.

Developing mandatory professional training programs for mediators.

Integrating traditional methods like Jirga and Panchayat into the modern ADR framework.

This comprehensive approach will help reduce the burden on the courts, offer cost-effective and faster solutions for everyday disputes, and create a more harmonious and effective dispute resolution system in Pakistan.

10/09/2025

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a range of processes designed to help individuals and organizations resolve conflicts outside of the traditional courtroom setting. This approach encompasses various methods, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, each offering unique advantages that prioritize efficiency and mutual satisfaction. ADR aims to provide a more collaborative and less adversarial environment for dispute resolution, enabling parties to reach agreements that are tailored to their specific needs. ADR not only expedites the resolution process but also helps preserve relationships between the involved parties. As an increasingly popular choice, ADR can often lead to outcomes that are more satisfactory for everyone involved, while reducing the burden on court systems.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Global Lessons for Pakistan ⚖️

ADR has emerged as a vital tool for resolving disputes efficiently, reducing court backlogs, and fostering commercial confidence. Countries like Singapore, the US, UK, India, and China have demonstrated how strong institutional support, government backing, and integration with the justice system can transform ADR into a trusted mechanism for justice.

05/09/2025

"Kpelle Justice: A Tradition of Community Mediation in the Heart of Central Liberia"

The process of community mediation in this context serves not only as a means of settling disputes but also as a way to strengthen the fabric of society, ensuring that the voices of all members are heard and respected.

03/09/2025

Traditional Mediation in Hawaii: The Profound Legacy of Ho'oponopono

In the vibrant tapestry of Hawaiian culture, the ancient practice of Ho'oponopono stands out as a deeply transformative form of mediation. This time-honored tradition, which translates to "to make right" or "to correct," encompasses more than mere conflict resolution; it embodies a holistic approach to harmony and reconciliation.

01/09/2025

In Nigeria, the Yoruba live in modern cities but cling to traditional ways of resolving disputes. When a matter between Yoruba ends up in court, it is generally considered a mark of shame on the disputants: they are viewed as not good people who favour reconciliation. This is not to say that the people do not feel conflict has a place in life. An old Yoruba saying makes this clear: “The tongue and teeth often come in conflict. To quarrel and get reconciled is a mark of responsibility”.

30/08/2025

China, where the traditional view of dispute resolution has its origin in Confucian ethics, adopted mediation early. Confucius (551–479 B.C.) taught that natural harmony should not be disrupted, and adversarial proceedings were the antithesis of harmony.

29/08/2025

In the Western World, the story of ADR can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. One famous story of arbitration comes down through mythology.

27/08/2025

Judgment by Justice Mansoor Ali on Arbitration...

The function of the courts is not to undermine the jurisdiction of arbitrators but to bolster the arbitration process and ensure the parties comply with their agreement. By prioritizing arbitration, courts uphold the principle of party autonomy, reinforcing the parties' decision to resolve their disputes outside of traditional litigation. This method not only honours their agreement but also addresses the inefficiencies inherent in standard judicial proceedings. Courts should maintain a firm stance of non-interference, promoting arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation, as the preferred methods for resolving disputes. This judicial attitude is especially crucial for our nation, where an overloaded judicial system and increasing case backlogs impose significant economic burdens on both the judiciary and society. By honoring arbitration agreements and creating an environment that supports rapid dispute resolution, courts can significantly contribute to alleviating this crisis. Therefore, courts in Pakistan must adopt this principle, acknowledging that fostering arbitration is not just a legal obligation but also an economic and commercial necessity for the nation's advancement and prosperity. It is with this pro-arbitration perspective that we now proceed to address and resolve the questions presented in this case. The function of courts is to bolster arbitration and ensure compliance with agreements. Upholding party autonomy reduces judicial inefficiencies, critical in our overloaded system. Supporting arbitration is essential for economic growth in Pakistan.

26/08/2025

Presenting a concise yet visually engaging summary of the Supreme Court of Pakistan's judgment on mediation. This illustration captures the key elements and implications of the ruling, providing a clear and accessible overview of the court's stance on the importance and function of mediation in the legal landscape.

In Khurrum Javed and another v. Ahmed Bilal and others, the Supreme Court of Pakistan proactively intervened in a protracted child custody dispute after eighteen months of pending litigation, suggesting mediation under Article 3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

26/08/2025

Supreme Court of Pakistan's ADR Judgment

In Khurrum Javed and another v. Ahmed Bilal and others, the Supreme Court of Pakistan proactively intervened in a protracted child custody dispute after eighteen months of pending litigation, suggesting mediation under Article 3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Court appointed an accredited mediator under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2017, establishing a structured one-month framework with clear confidentiality protocols. The mediation successfully concluded with a comprehensive settlement agreement addressing custody, visitation, and educational arrangements.

The judgment's significance lies in its philosophical endorsement of ADR, with the Court explicitly recognizing mediation as "a pathway to substantive justice" and "a compassionate effort to shift the narrative from adversarial contestation to mutual understanding." The Court acknowledged that "the emotional wellbeing of a minor cannot be preserved through litigation alone," elevating ADR from a secondary mechanism to a primary tool for holistic justice that preserves relationships while resolving legal disputes.

This case establishes important precedent for court-annexed mediation in Pakistan's judicial system, demonstrating how courts can actively facilitate ADR while maintaining oversight. By requiring the settlement agreement to be incorporated into a formal court decree, the Court created a hybrid model combining mediation's flexibility with judicial enforceability. The judgment represents a paradigm shift positioning ADR as an essential component of comprehensive justice delivery that prioritizes both legal resolution and human dignity.

13/08/2025

Exciting Update 🎉

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity for scholars and thinkers! The Indus Journal of Law & Social Sciences (IJLSS) invites you to submit papers for Volume IV, 2025.

Here you will find details about the theme, submission guidelines, important dates, and publishing charges. Embrace this chance to share your insights and contribute to the discourse!

The call for papers is centered on the theme "Law, Society and the Spaces in between." The journal is seeking research on three specific topics of interest:

1. Law, Governance & Public Policy
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution
3. Human Rights and Social Justice

Submission Guidelines:
Abstracts should be written in English, be 150 words or less, and provide a clear overview of the paper's objective, methodology, and key findings. Full papers must also be in English and range from 5,000 to 8,000 words. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality and relevance. Accepted papers will have the opportunity to be presented at a dedicated session during a conference, and their work will be included in the conference proceedings.

Important Dates and Charges:
The deadline for abstract submission is August 25, 2025, with notification of abstract acceptance on August 30, 2025. The deadline for full paper submission is September 5, 2025, and notification of paper acceptance is September 15, 2025.

The publishing charges are structured as follows:
Early Birds: PKR 00
Standard Charges: PKR 15,000

Contact and Further Information:
For submissions, interested parties can visit the journal's website at www.indusjlss.com. The office is located at Office No. 05, B. 26, PHA Apartments, G-7/1, Islamabad. Additional contact information includes the email address info@imdrc.org and phone number +923369891199.

12/08/2025

Landmark judgment by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Mediation

"An ounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation."

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