Islamabad: The International Mediation and Arbitration Center, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, successfully wrapped up its six-day Internationally Accredited Foundational Training Programme on Arbitration with a closing ceremony held at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. The initiative aims to enhance Pakistan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework and build professional capacity in arbitration.

According to Press Information Department, Aisha Rasool, Senior Consultant at the Ministry and Project Director of IMAC, highlighted the importance of adhering to international standards and ensuring fair and impartial arbitration proceedings during the ceremony. She emphasized the role of competent arbitrators in boosting confidence in dispute resolution mechanisms and fostering investor trust. She reiterated the Ministry’s vision to establish Pakistan as a credible regional hub for arbitration and commercial dispute resolution through professional capacity-building.

Ehsan Ullah Khan, Registrar at IMAC, lauded the contributions of trainers and participating organizations. He urged participants to become advocates of ADR within their organizations and contribute to raising awareness of ADR mechanisms under Pakistani law.

The training, led by Dr. Nudrat E. Piracha from the International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution & Prevention and the International Law Institute, USA, covered fundamental stages of arbitration, including agreements, arbitrator conduct, and award enforcement, through practical exercises and discussions.

Muhammad Saqib Ayyaz, representing the participants, described the programme as a valuable learning experience. The event brought together representatives from various sectors, including government, judiciary, and academia, and concluded with participants receiving certificates of completion.

IMAC reaffirmed its dedication to advancing Pakistan’s arbitration framework through collaboration and professional capacity-building, aiming to improve access to justice and support Pakistan’s ambition to become a regional arbitration hub.