Islamabad: The government is undertaking legal measures to encourage the resolution of disputes before they reach the courts, announced Federal Minister for Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar. The initiative aims to enhance pre-litigation mediation mechanisms as part of a broader strategy to streamline the judicial process.

According to Press Information Department, Senator Tarar addressed participants at a five-day training program focused on Civil, Commercial and Shariah-Integrated Mediation for Ulema. He emphasized that mechanisms like Panchayat and reconciliation are integral to the country’s religious and social heritage, noting the potential role of Ulema in promoting these methods. The Minister highlighted the global importance of mediation, underscoring its roots in Islam and urging Ulema to support it as a means of social welfare.

He noted that government institutions increasingly resolve tax-related disputes through reconciliation, reducing the need for court intervention. Senator Tarar advocated for an effective mediation system capable of resolving disputes within weeks, thereby easing the case burden on the judicial system. He stressed the importance of international cooperation in developing Pakistan’s mediation framework and highlighted the training program’s role in incorporating global best practices.

The training, organized in collaboration with the International Mediation & Arbitration Centre and the OIC Arbitration Centre, offers participants insights into Civil, Commercial and Shariah-Integrated Mediation, along with international practices. The government remains committed to supporting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms that promise efficient and cost-effective outcomes.