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26/02/2026

On 3 February 2026, His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, paid an official visit to Pakistan, where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across economic, legal, cultural, and strategic sectors.

During the visit, his excellency Mr Myrzagarayev Madi, Chairman of the National Bar Association of Kazakhstan also joined the delegation to enhance legal cooperation, he met with representatives of IDI / SOM including Chair Mr. Adil Aziz Qazi, Co Chair Barrister Zopash, Regitrar M Yaseen, Director Zaidar Ahsan Shah and Haseeb Awan , to discuss the growing role of mediation in Pakistan’s legal system and its potential development in this field.

20/02/2026

A very productive meeting was held with Bradley M. Horn, Ph.D., Regional English Language Officer, US Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan (Public Diplomacy Section) and Dua regarding Phase II of the RELO LEAP – Legal English Access Program.
We discussed the expansion of the program, strengthening professional legal communication skills, and developing structured pathways that can equip young Pakistani lawyers and law students with practical legal English competencies aligned with international practice.
The session was led and attended by Barrister Zopash Khan, Adil Qazi Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan graced the meeting , Dua Majeed, Tehreem Khawaja Rikza Malik, Azka Bint E Amir Saleha Zafar , Sardar Muhammad Wasif, Arooba Hidayat, Abeera Ejaz, and Amber Sabih Maimana Khattak Maimoona Saleem Maimoona Khan Asad Khan Ali Hassam Syed Hamza Ali Gillani
The LEAP initiative continues to serve as a meaningful platform for capacity-building, cross-border professional learning, and creating future-ready legal professionals. We look forward to Phase II bringing deeper training modules, wider outreach, and sustainable certification pathways for Pakistan’s legal community.
Grateful to Dr. Horn and the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan for their continued support in strengthening legal education and professional development.
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09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS — Certified Mediation Training (40 Hours)

The International Dispute Resolution Institute (IDI) is now accepting applications for its 5-Day Intensive Certified Mediation Training Program in Islamabad.

As courts and institutions increasingly move toward ADR and court-annexed mediation, professionally trained mediators are becoming essential in the legal and corporate sectors. This practice-focused training equips participants with practical skills in mediation, negotiation, and structured settlement through simulations and supervised exercises.

What You Will Gain
• Practical mediation & negotiation skills
• Real-world dispute resolution techniques
• Professional communication & conflict-management expertise
• Certification issued under the seal of the Society of Mediators
• Opportunity to connect with lawyers, judicial officers, corporate professionals & policy practitioners

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Lawyers • Barristers • In-house Counsel • Government Officers • Judicial Officers • Business Leaders • HR Professionals • Students & Early-Career Professionals

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