Section 53: Promotion of alternative trade dispute resolution mechanisms

(1) The Commission may, from time to time, provide capacity building, training and consultation services for the development and promotion of international standards and best practices in international trade, dispute resolution and all matters incidental thereto including without limitation to— (a) establishing and maintaining support desks and other facilities nationally, in major cities across Pakistan, and internationally in Pakistan embassies and missions abroad; (b) entering into arrangements with foreign agencies or international organizations for the exchange of information, technical know-how, expertise and capacity building; (c) maintaining databases and other publicly accessible information resources; (d) organizing and participating in international seminars, meetings, workshops, conferences and training, education and awareness programs; (e) participating in and liaising with international bodies and agencies concerned with the harmonization and reform of international trade laws and practices including UNCITRAL, UNCTAD, WTO, WIPO and the ICC; (f) designing and conducting programs for continuing professional development; (g) provision of certifying programs, courses and trainings for mediators, conciliators and arbitrators; (h) conducting and publishing research; (i) developing and publishing model clauses and contracts, standard import and export documents and procedures, model dispute resolution clauses and other materials in accordance with this Act; (j) advising the Federal and Provincial Governments on trade and dispute resolution policies, the negotiation of international trade agreements, the harmonization of trade laws, contract enforcement and quality Assurance and all matters ancillary thereto; and (k) advising any person with respect to compliance with the provisions of Act. (2) The Commission may, from time to time for their capacity building, undertake steps to establish and promote mediation, conciliation and arbitration institutions and other related services within Pakistan.

Effective date: 2023-08-11

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