Our Services
NCDR provides mediation for disputes which may / may not be already registered at any court of law/judicial forum. Disputes may be settled between the parties saving them from the litigation process within court.
NCDR has trained a number of people in the art of mediation. A total number of more than 958 people have been trained by NCDR in the art of mediation since its inception in 2007 to date. Our expert trainers ensure quality training services are provided to prospects.
National Centre for Dispute Resolution has carried out a number of probono campaigns to provide free of cost mediation services in cases involving women litigants. NCDR has, till the year ending 2014, provided free of cost mediation services
Welcome to NCDR
It was founded under the patronage of the former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Saiduzzaman Siddiqui.
The vision was to improve the business climate of Pakistan and reduce the burden on the judiciary, so that cases can be effectively delivered and to provide the people with an alternative - a time-efficient, cost-effective and strictly confidential way to resolve their disputes amicably. The Centre has given recommendations to the governments for the implementation of ADR in Pakistan.
It has also drafted the “Mediation Bill 2014” and submitted it to the Federal Government. The Centre also recommends amendments in the High Court Rules related to Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR).
About Our Founder
He was appointed a judge of the Sindh High Court in May 1980. He was further appointed as the Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan in 1985 and 1986. Ten years after being appointed judge of the Sindh High Court, he was appointed chief justice of the Sindh High Court and in May 1992 elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court.
He served as the 15th Chief Justice of Pakistan, prior to which he was the 7th Chief Justice of the High Court. His tenure began on July 1, 1999, and ended on Jan 26, 2000.
Meet Our Team
Barrister Afnan Saiduzzaman Siddiqui
Madam Rana Zaki Shamsi
Syed Irshan Ali Bukhari
Ms. Zohra Ahmed
Testimonials
“Doing well, hope for the best.” – Kathiyawar Sunni Vohra Jammat
“I am satisfied with the result.” – M. Ayub
“The institution is doing a very good job. The mediator put in a lot of effort for which I am very
thankful to the Centre and the mediator.” – Iqbal Ahmed
“The mediation process was extremely swift and fair.” – Maryam Sarfaraz
“JazakAllah, such institutions should be encouraged.” – Anonymous
“We take this opportunity to thank KCDR and their team which assisted us to amicably settle an
amount of Rs.108.5million.” – First Dawood Bank (Dawood Islamic Bank)
“The process was quite professional, impartial and helpful in resolving the dispute.”
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