The need for mediators becomes a pressing matter for Pakistan in light of the enlarged case docket: estimated to be around 2.2 million currently. To entail efficacious and expeditious disposal of cases, the conventional court system may rely on help from mediation. The CIArb Pakistan Branch has contributed to the prospects of developing a pool of neutrals in Pakistan through their Globally Accredited Mediation Training in October 2022, which resulted in the accreditation and appointment of Pakistan's first set of neutrals.

This article, published on The Nation, aligns with the growing scope of mediation worldwide, which is further highlighted through the landmark judgement from the United Kingdom Court of Appeal in the case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil, where Mediation has become a necessary pre-requisite before resorting to courts.

Mian Sheraz Javaid, a former civil engineer who transitioned into the role of an English Barrister, currently collaborates with No5 Barristers Chambers. Specializing in construction and energy law, he serves as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Adjudicator, Neutral Evaluator, and Dispute Board Member. Additionally, he holds the position of the founding Chair at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Pakistan Branch and serves as the Country Representative for the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation. Both organizations are prominent international entities dedicated to dispute resolution.

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