Pakistan has recently reformed its arbitration laws and laws on the
recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and
awards. These reforms relate to both international commercial and
investment arbitration. This book highlights the changes brought about
by the recent enactments and explains the relationships between the old
and new legislation. It provides a detailed and up-to-date analysis of
Pakistani case law on foreign arbitration agreements and awards. Part I
describes the background of arbitration laws in Pakistan. Part II
explains the applicable substantive and procedural rules for the
recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and awards
and other important issues, such as the severability of arbitration
clauses from main agreements, questions of public policy, and interim
measures supporting foreign arbitration. Part III analyses the recent
enactments that implement the New York and the ICSID Conventions in
Pakistan.