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Over the years, our team has demonstrated its thought leadership by publishing extensively on international arbitration in books, journals, newspapers and blogs as well cutting-edge topics including Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain and the metaverse.

American Review of International Arbitration

AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2026

"Multi-Intelligence Justice in International Arbitration (Part 3)"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2026

"Multi-Intelligence Justice in International Arbitration (Part 2)"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2026

"Multi-Intelligence Justice in International Arbitration (Part 1)"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2024

"Arbitrators vs Bot-rators: Can AI Make International Arbitration Fairer and More Just?"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2024

"If You Build It, They Will Come: The Story of Institutional Arbitration in Pakistan and CIICA's 9-Year Journey (Part 2)"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2024

"If You Build It, They Will Come: The Story of Institutional Arbitration in Pakistan and CIICA's 9-Year Journey"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2023

"Metaverse's First Arbitration Proceeding"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2023

"Blockchain Arbitration: Promises and Perils"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2023

"Arbitration Story Time"

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AMERICAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 2022

"Reimagining Webinars"

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Book Chapters

BOOK CHAPTER 2026

"Principles of International Law - Insights and Reflections from Pakistan Investment Law"

Contributing author of the chapter titled "International Investment Law" providing a Pakistan-centric synthesis of international investment law that bridges doctrine, domestic law, treaty practice, and Pakistan's real-world investment arbitration experience including development of Pakistan's 2020 Model BIT, reconsideration of its treaty policy and renegotiation of its BITs while drawing practical lessons for legal and policy reforms.

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BOOK CHAPTER 2023

"Pro-Arbitration Revisited: A Tribute to Professor George Bermann"

Contributing author of the chapter titled "What does it mean to be Pro-Arbitration — An examination of Pakistani judiciary's approach," honoring Professor George Bermann's contributions to international arbitration.

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BOOK CHAPTER 2022

"Force Majeure and Hardship in the Asia Pacific Region" — Pakistan Chapter

Contributing author of the Pakistan chapter in this authoritative treatise published by JURIS, one of the world's leading legal publishers specializing in international law. The chapter examines force majeure and hardship doctrines under Pakistani law.

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Journal Articles

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARAB ARBITRATION (IJAA) 2019

"Pakistan's Experience in International Investment Arbitration and Corruption Claims"

Published in Volume 11, No. 2 of the International Journal of Arab Arbitration. An analysis of Pakistan's legal framework for international arbitration, seminal judgments of the Supreme Court, and the intersection of corruption claims with investment treaty arbitration.

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INT'L JOURNAL OF ARAB ARBITRATION 2017

"Pakistan's Legal Framework for International Arbitration and Seminal Judgments of the Supreme Court"

Published in Volume 9, No. 2 of the International Journal of Arab Arbitration. A foundational analysis of Pakistan's arbitration jurisprudence and the Supreme Court's evolving approach to international arbitration agreements and awards.

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Newspaper Articles & Op-Eds

THE NATION AUGUST 2019

"Pakistan's $6 billion mistake"

An analysis of the Reko Diq international arbitration award and its implications for Pakistan's investment treaty regime and sovereign risk exposure.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE MARCH 2018

"BRI and CPEC: Dispute resolution mechanisms"

An examination of the dispute resolution frameworks available under the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and recommendations for Pakistani stakeholders.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE NOVEMBER 2017

"CPEC: ABCs of commercial investment dispute resolution"

A primer on commercial and investment dispute resolution mechanisms for CPEC-related projects, addressing the legal frameworks available to Chinese and Pakistani investors.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE SEPTEMBER 2017

"The disaster of international arbitration of RPPs"

A critical analysis of the international arbitration proceedings involving Rental Power Plants (RPPs) in Pakistan and the lessons for future sovereign contracting.

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DAWN APRIL 2017

"Reko Diq case"

Commentary on the Reko Diq international arbitration case, analyzing the legal and policy dimensions of one of Pakistan's most significant investment treaty disputes.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE OCTOBER 2016

"Legal ramifications of India's unilateral withdrawal from IWT"

An analysis of the legal consequences of India's unilateral withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty and the dispute resolution mechanisms available under international water law.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE AUGUST 2015

"Reko Diq arbitration: Can there be a settlement?"

Exploring the prospects for an amicable settlement of the Reko Diq arbitration and the strategic considerations for Pakistan in negotiating with international mining investors.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE MAY 2015

"Importance of international arbitration"

A foundational commentary on why international arbitration matters for Pakistan's economic development and foreign investment climate.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE JANUARY 2014

"Amending laws to allow Chinese investment"

Recommendations for legislative reforms to facilitate Chinese investment in Pakistan, particularly in the context of emerging bilateral economic cooperation frameworks.

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DAWN FEBRUARY 2013

"Reko Diq: the other side"

An alternative perspective on the Reko Diq dispute, examining the legal and factual arguments from the investor's standpoint and the implications for Pakistan's mining sector.

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 2012

"Reko Diq muddle"

An analysis of the complexities surrounding the Reko Diq mining project and the legal and regulatory challenges faced by investors in Pakistan's mining sector.

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Features & Interviews

KLUWER ARBITRATION BLOG NOVEMBER 2020

"Understanding CIICA, Pakistan's First International Arbitration Centre"

An in-depth interview on the Kluwer Arbitration Blog covering the journey of launching CIICA, legislative reform efforts, Pakistan's Arbitration Act 1940, and the impact of COVID-19 on arbitral practice in Pakistan.

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