Commercial court ordinance - a new era for trade justice and economic growth

Commercial court ordinance - a new era for trade justice and economic growth

In a landmark move to strengthen trade justice and accelerate economic development, the government has promulgated the Commercial Court Ordinance, 2026, providing for the establishment of specialised Commercial Courts across the country. The ordinance, published in a gazette late last night, takes effect immediately. Analysts say the move responds to a long-standing demand from domestic and...

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