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ADR the Key to Business-Friendly Dispute Resolution, Says Federal Minister for Law & Justice

ADR the Key to Business-Friendly Dispute Resolution, Says Federal Minister for Law & Justice

International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) at FPCCI's President Secretariat in Islamabad.

Islamabad, September 11, 2025

In a major push to expand the use of mediation, arbitration, and ADR in Pakistan, the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC), established by the Ministry of Law and Justice, and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) at FPCCI's President Secretariat in Islamabad.

The ceremony was graced by Hon'ble Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, as Chief Guest. The MoC was formally signed by Ms. Aisha Rasool, Senior Consultant (Research) and Project Director (IMAC), and Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI.

Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar hailed the partnership as a "crucial step" in widening access to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Pakistan. He noted that with over 2.4 million cases currently pending in the courts, ADR offers "confidential, efficient, and amicable solutions" for both domestic and international disputes.