Rabia Mustafa A case reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan as a civil petition for leave to appeal. This litigation journey began on 14th November 2017, when the daughters of the petitioner filed a suit against their father for the recovery of maintenance. Initially, the…
Rabia Mustafa The SCARF model, developed by David Rock, is a brain-based framework that identifies five domains of human social experience that influence behaviour in the workplace and beyond. These domains impact our reactions to threats and rewards, shaping engagement, collaboration, and performance. SCARF stands…
Muhmmad Nawaz Awan “Justice delayed is justice denied”, a phrase that echoes painfully in Pakistan’s overburdened legal system, where millions of cases await resolution. In this context, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) emerges not just as an alternative but as a powerful bridge to faster, fairer,…
Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Chapter 8 of the book ‘Getting to Yes Negotiating an Agreements without Giving in” is all about using the dirty tricks in negotiation and taming the hard bargainer. In negotiations, it is common for negotiators to use tactics such as…
What If They Won’t Play? Use Negotiation Jujitsu Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Chapter 7 of the book ‘Getting to Yes Negotiating an Agreements without Giving in” is all about the situation when the other party is not willing to play. At that time, the…
What If They Are More Powerful? (Develop Your BATNA—Best Alternative To A Negotiated Agreement) Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Chapter 6 of the book ‘Getting to Yes Negotiating an Agreements without Giving in” is about knowing if they are powerful and influential and about developing…
Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Chapter 5 of the book ‘Getting to Yes Negotiating an Agreements without Giving in” is about how using objective criteria can resolve conflicts. In negotiations, it is essential to use objective criteria to resolve conflicts and ensure efficient and…
Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** The fourth principle of the Harvard Negotiation Project explains ‘Invent Options for Mutual Gain’. The case of Israel and Egypt negotiating over the Sinai Peninsula highlights a common issue in negotiations: the difficulty of finding mutually satisfying solutions. Negotiations…
Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Chapter 3 of the book ‘Getting to Yes Negotiating an Agreements without Giving in” is about focusing interests, not on positions. In negotiations, the focus should be on interests rather than positions. The basic problem lies in the conflict…
Rabia Mustafa* and Sharafat A. Chaudhry** Language and communication are the bedrock of the mediation and negotiation process, a dynamic exchange where parties and mediators strive for a mutually agreeable resolution. In the intricate tapestry of daily interactions, misunderstandings and misperceptions abound, emphasizing the paramount importance…
