Musaliha International Center for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (MICADR)

Case Coordinator — Musaliha International Center for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (MICADR), Legal Aid Society - Pakistan | Advocate, Sindh Bar Council | Certified Mediation Advocate Misbah Ali is a legal professional specialising in arbitration and dispute resolution, currently serving as Case Coordinator at MICADR — Pakistan's first Federal Government and High Court–notified Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) center. She holds a B.A./LL.B. from the University of Karachi, is an enrolled Advocate with the Sindh Bar Council, and is a Certified Mediation Advocate accredited through MICADR. In her current role, Misbah manages the full lifecycle of arbitration and mediation cases — from filing through hearings to final award and settlement — coordinating between parties, arbitrators, and legal teams, and preparing the documentation that keeps proceedings on track. She also supports MICADR's IMI-accredited mediation training programmes, institutional events, and the center's social media and outreach efforts to build national visibility for ADR. Her earlier experience spans intellectual property and trademark practice, and she brings a strong teaching background — having served as a Visiting Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law at the Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE) and in Business Law at MiTE University. Combining hands-on ADR practice with a genuine passion for teaching, Misbah offers law students a grounded, practitioner's view of Pakistan's evolving ADR landscape and the professional opportunities it is opening up for the next generation of young lawyers. #AlternativeDisputeResolution #MICADR #LawyersOfLinkedIn #Arbitration #Mediation #LegalProfession #WomenInLaw #PakistanLaw #IPLaw #LegalAid #LegalEducation

🤝 What happens when a mediator gains an AI thinking partner — without handing over the judgment that makes mediation human? Released today, Prompt Engineering for Mediators by the Singapore Mediation Centre, Singapore Academy of Law, and Microsoft offers a practical framework for using generative AI across the mediation lifecycle — from preparation and issue analysis to live session support and post-mediation documentation. A few takeaways: 📌 AI supports, it doesn’t mediate. It can help summarise submissions, organise complex disputes, identify possible interests, generate neutral questions, brainstorm settlement options, reframe language, assist with translation, and support documentation. But the mediator’s judgment, neutrality, empathy, and responsibility remain firmly human. 📌 Confidentiality remains central. The Guide draws an important distinction between public and enterprise AI tools and emphasises anonymisation, redaction, data protection, and careful consideration of the terms governing the AI tool before any mediation material is entered. 📌 Good prompts reinforce neutrality. The Guide introduces a simple Goal – Context – Expectations – Source framework and encourages mediators to frame prompts neutrally, rather than asking AI to “argue for” or “win” for a party. 📌 Verify everything. AI-generated summaries, questions, options and insights are working drafts and potential areas for exploration — not conclusions. Hallucinations, bias, loss of context and over-reliance remain real risks. 📌 Transparency matters. Where appropriate, mediators should be transparent with parties about the use of generative AI, particularly where confidentiality, professional obligations or applicable rules are engaged. A timely resource for mediators and dispute resolution practitioners navigating the responsible use of AI in practice. At MICADR, we are committed to exploring how emerging technologies can strengthen access to and the practice of dispute resolution while keeping the principles of neutrality, confidentiality, and human judgment at the centre. #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR #GenerativeAI #LegalTech #PromptEngineering #AI

On 18th July 2026, Legal Aid Society - Pakistan and Musaliha International Center for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (MICADR) successfully conducted the Certified Mediation Advocacy Skills Training, bringing together 98 legal professionals from the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC - national industrial relations commission pakistan), six Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) , Islamabad Bar Association (IBA), and Islamabad High Court Bar Association, Islamabad (IHCBA). Led by Mr. Muhammad Shahzar Ilahi and organized by Ms. Furrah Kashif, the training equipped participants with the practical skills and strategic mindset required to effectively advocate for clients in mediation. One of the most significant takeaways from the day came directly from the participants, particularly officials from the FBR and NIRC who regularly manage disputes. Their overwhelming consensus was clear: mediation should be made a mandatory step in the dispute resolution process. This strong endorsement from practitioners at the forefront of dispute management reflects the growing recognition that mediation is not only an effective mechanism for resolving conflicts but also a pathway to reducing delays, preserving relationships, and delivering more efficient justice. As momentum for ADR continues to grow across Pakistan, MICADR remains committed to strengthening institutional capacity and advancing a culture where mediation becomes an integral part of resolving disputes. #MICADR #Mediation #MediationAdvocacy #ADR #AlternativeDisputeResolution #DisputeResolution #CertifiedTraining #LegalProfession #Lawyers #NIRC #FBR #IslamabadBarAssociation #IHCBA #Justice #AccessToJustice #ConflictResolution #ProfessionalDevelopment #LegalTraining #Pakistan #MediationMatters

We are pleased to partner with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) through the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, marking an important milestone in MICADR's commitment to strengthening international collaboration in alternative dispute resolution. This partnership is built on a shared vision of advancing arbitration, mediation, and other ADR mechanisms through institutional cooperation, professional development, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives that contribute to stronger dispute resolution ecosystems across the region. As ADR continues to evolve, meaningful cross-border partnerships such as this are essential to promoting innovation, building institutional capacity, and fostering greater confidence in consensual and effective dispute resolution. We extend our sincere appreciation to the AIAC team for their warm welcome and look forward to a long and impactful collaboration that creates lasting value for practitioners, institutions, and communities across Pakistan, Malaysia, and beyond. #MICADR #AIAC #ADR #Arbitration #Mediation #DisputeResolution #RegionalCooperation #InternationalCollaboration #CapacityBuilding #KnowledgeExchange

Beyond the Claim: Why Mediation Focuses on Interests, Not Positions When conflict arises, parties often focus on positions - what they want, what they believe they deserve, or what they expect the other side to do. Like the tip of an iceberg, these claims are only the visible part of the dispute. Beneath every position lies something deeper: interests. These include the need for trust, respect, financial security, fairness, dignity, recognition, family harmony, business continuity, and the desire to move forward. Traditional adversarial processes often determine who is right or wrong. Mediation, however, asks a different question: "What matters most?" By creating a safe and structured space for dialogue, mediation helps parties move beyond rigid positions to uncover the interests that truly drive the conflict. Once these interests are understood, conversations shift, creative solutions emerge, and agreements become more meaningful and sustainable. Whether the dispute involves a family, a workplace, a business partnership, or a commercial relationship, mediation does more than resolve issues - it helps preserve relationships that continue long after the dispute ends. At MICADR, we believe lasting resolution begins beneath the surface. Our mediation services empower parties to uncover shared interests, foster understanding, and develop practical solutions that respect both legal rights and human needs. Because the strongest agreements are not imposed - they are created through understanding. MICADR: Looking Beyond Positions. Uncovering Interests. Preserving Relationships. #MICADR #Mediation #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #ConflictResolution #InterestBasedMediation #DisputeResolution #RelationshipPreservation #MediationMatters #Negotiation #Dialogue #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #CommercialMediation #FamilyMediation

MICADR is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The MoU was signed by Justice Arif Hussain Khilji (khilji arif), Founder and Managing Director of MICADR, marking a significant step forward in our efforts to build meaningful global partnerships in the field of dispute resolution. This collaboration will focus on joint capacity building, case referral, and dispute management, bringing together the expertise and networks of both institutions to strengthen access to high quality arbitration and mediation services across borders. At MICADR, we remain committed to providing dispute resolution services of the highest international standard, and this partnership with AIAC reflects that commitment in action. We look forward to the work ahead and to what this partnership will make possible for the ADR community in Pakistan.

🚀 Call for Startup Mentors to Become Certified Mediators Are you a startup mentor, incubator advisor, or ecosystem leader who regularly helps founders navigate conflict, co-founder disputes, investor tensions, or team breakdowns? Take your impact to the next level with MICADR’s IMI Accredited Mediation Skills Training. As a mentor, you already guide difficult conversations. Now, gain the professional mediation framework, internationally recognized accreditation pathway, and structured negotiation tools to: ✔ Resolve co-founder and shareholder disputes ✔ Facilitate investor–startup conversations ✔ Support board and leadership conflict management ✔ Strengthen governance within startup ecosystems ✔ Build a valuable additional professional credential Why IMI Accreditation Matters: The International Mediation Institute (IMI) sets globally recognized standards for mediator competency and professionalism. This training equips you with practical, structured, and ethics-based mediation skills aligned with international benchmarks. Who Should Apply: • Startup mentors & ecosystem advisors • Incubator & accelerator leaders • Angel investors & venture partners • Innovation hub managers • Legal & business consultants working with startups Conflict is inevitable in innovation. Skilled resolution is not. Join MICADR and become a professionally trained mediator serving the startup ecosystem with credibility and confidence. 📩 Limited seats available. Enroll now and transform how you support founders.

MICADR is proud to announce the empanelment of Brigadier General (R) Raja Shozab Majeed, SI(M), SI, FCIArb to its distinguished List of Panel Arbitrators and Accredited Mediators. An internationally respected mediator, arbitrator, international law expert, and strategic negotiator, Mr. Shozab brings more than 30 years of experience across the military, government, and civil sectors. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), UK, and an IMI & CMC (UK)-certified international mediator, he has built an exceptional career advising governments, leading complex negotiations, and resolving high-stakes disputes. Mr. Shozab formerly served as Deputy Director General of International Law for the Pakistan Armed Forces and later established and led the International Law Division of the Ministry of Defence, where he advised on international law, treaty negotiations, inter-state disputes, international arbitration, and cross-border legal matters. During his tenure, he supervised the review of more than 220 international agreements. He is also widely recognized for serving as the principal legal advisor, chief negotiator, and mediator for the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Structural Reforms in the Power Sector, where he led landmark negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that helped save the national exchequer over PKR 1 trillion and secured the recovery of PKR 32 billion. A double recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Civil), Mr. Shozab possesses extensive expertise in commercial and investment disputes, energy sector negotiations, international arbitration, and complex multi-stakeholder mediations. We are honoured to welcome Brigadier General (R) Raja Shozab Majeed, SI(M), SI, FCIArb Majeed to the MICADR panel and look forward to his valuable contributions to advancing mediation, arbitration, and ADR practice in Pakistan and beyond. #MICADR #Arbitration #Mediation #ADR #DisputeResolution #InternationalLaw #FCIArb #EnergyDisputes #Negotiation #ADRPakistan

MICADR is pleased to announce the empanelment of Mr. Sabela Gayo under the MICADR's International ADR Practitioners. A highly respected dispute resolution professional, Mr. Gayo currently serves as the President of the Indonesia Dispute Board and brings decades of experience spanning arbitration, procurement law, construction contracts, public policy, and international dispute resolution. His distinguished career includes leadership roles as President of the Indonesian Procurement Lawyers Association (APPI) and the Indonesian Association of Procurement Contract Legal Experts (PERKAHPI), as well as advisory and legal positions with the Millennium Challenge Account Indonesia (MCAI), USAID-supported initiatives, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Holding a Ph.D. in Business Law from Universiti Utara Malaysia, Mr. Gayo possesses extensive expertise in resolving complex disputes across procurement and construction, intellectual property, banking and finance, maritime, mining and energy, and commercial contract matters. His empanelment further strengthens MICADR’s growing international network of ADR professionals committed to advancing efficient, impartial, and globally recognized dispute resolution mechanisms. We are honored to welcome Mr. Gayo to the MICADR community and look forward to his valuable contributions in promoting excellence in international arbitration. #MICADR #Arbitration #InternationalADR #DisputeResolution #JusticeThroughDialogue #ADR #PakistanADR

On this blessed occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Musaliha International Center for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (MICADR) extends warm wishes to all celebrating around the world. May the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, justice, and unity guide us toward stronger communities and peaceful resolutions. As we reflect on the values of empathy, may this Eid inspire harmony in every heart and every society. 🌙 Eid Al-Adha Mubarak ✨