Dr. Raheem Awan (Chief legal Officer Ralfia) is the driving force behind our research initiatives. His profound expertise, innovative approach, and dedication to knowledge advancement have positioned him as a thought leader in law and foreign investment.
Key Highlights of Our Research Portfolio:
Extensive Research Expertise: Over a hundred projects authored and completed under the leadership of Dr. Raheem Awan.
Diverse Publications: A wide range of impactful articles, whitepapers, and case studies published in renowned journals and platforms.
Global Recognition: Contributions that influence policies, industry practices, and academic discourse worldwide.
Collaborative Excellence: Partnerships with academia, industry experts, and organizations to foster innovation and excellence.
Research and Publications by Dr. Raheem Awan
- Proposing ADR mechanisms to manage likely disputes in investment projects, including SEZs, Special Technology Zones, and CPEC initiatives.
- Evaluating and recommending amendments to existing legal frameworks to foster a secure environment for foreign investors.
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• Conducted first ever Extensive PhD, M.Phil and LLM research on:
• ‘Protection of Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) in Pakistan’,
- Conducted groundbreaking PhD research on the “Protection of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan,” with extensive recommendations on bilateral investment treaties (BITs), economic policies, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Lectured on LLB and LLM programs as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire (UK).
- Headed external LLB programs for BPP University and the University of London in their partner centers in Pakistan.
Assisted research projects related to Development of alternative dispute resolution mechanism and institutions (arbitration & mediation) in the Gulf Cooperation Council ‘GCC’
• Arbitrating oil investment disputes in the GCC
• Dispute resolution mechanism moving GATT to WTO,
• Rise of multinational corporations and international efforts to control their activities,
• Trade liberalisation and its economic application on developing countries,
• Development in competition law, electronic contracts and consumer protection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Effects of the 2007 financial crisis on the Saudi Arabian economy and effectiveness of its current legal system.
• Variants of freight on board contracts, international sale of goods transactions,
He is a prolific author, with several books, research articles, and reports highlighting his significant grip on diverse field of law including FDI, arbitration, and economic policy to his credit. Many of his works have significantly influenced key judicial decisions by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. His notable reports incorporated in the reported judgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan include but are not limited to studies on topics such as:
· Illegal Human Organ Transplants
· Commercialization of Stem Cells
· Occupational Health and Safety
· Establishment of Shah Hamd Nursing University in Islamabad
· Police Reforms
· Air Passengers’ Rights
· Education Sector Reforms: Implementation of Article 25A of the Constitution
· Regulating Fees of Private Sector Schools
• ‘CPEC A Roadmap to Pakistan’s Economic Prosperity but BITs May Bite: Discovering the Undiscovered Legal Aspects.’ Part I, Pakistan Law Journal - July 2017.
• ‘CPEC A Roadmap to Pakistan’s Economic Prosperity but BITs May Bite: Discovering the Undiscovered Legal Aspects.’ Part II, Pakistan Law Journal- August 2017. https://www.pljlawsite.com/2017art19.htm
• ‘Exercising ‘Suo Moto’ By the Pakistani High Courts: A Question Mark on Constitutionality and Principle of Stare Decisis?’ Pakistan Law Journal- April, 2016 http://www.pljlawsite.com/2016art12.htm
• ‘Supremacy of the Constitution versus Supremacy of the Parliament: Finding the Basic Structure of Constitution of Pakistan.’ Pakistan Law Journal – February, 2016 http://www.pljlawsite.com/2016art6.htm
• ‘Judicial Activism in commercial and constitutional matters: Let the Justice be done though the Heavens fall.’ Journal of International Criminal Justice Research Volume 1 – July, 2014 http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/141803.pdf
• Expanding the Women’s Rights Through Judicial Jurisprudence.’ A two Volume Book with Special Focus on The Case Laws On, Child Marriages, Women’s Right to Inheritance, Domestic Violence and Rape cases. This will serve as a bench book for the judges, legal fraternity and justice sector stakeholders. (Launching Ceremony will be in June 2024).
• ‘Measuring the Iceberg.’ The drat Training manual for training of mediators under review of the HEC Committee for publication.
• Focusing on the right based legislation, the drafts of following Four books are under review of the committee of the HEC for the publications;
‘The Citizens’ Constitution.’ Having main focus on Constitutional Rights of the citizens in Pakistan.
‘Tracing the Property and the civil Rights.’ The concentration is on the protection accorded to the property & civil rights of the citizens especially to the women.
‘Every Day’s Promise of Family Law.’ An exploration of rights under Family Laws of Pakistan.
‘Rights Across the Table.’ The book deals with the rights and obligations under the criminal justice system.
• “Mastering the Emotions”, A comprehensive and full volume book on the Ethics and Techniques of Mediation the basics of ADR. (at the writeup stage)
• ‘Promoting Human Rights and Rule of Law for Countering Violent Extremism’ arranged by SDPI on 8th August 2020 at Lahore.
• ‘Trying ADR in Pakistan by Promoting Mediation Techniques’ Ankara, Turkey 28th November 2019.
• ‘Establishing Regional BRI Arbitration Center for the Amicable Settlement of Disputes arising from the China Pakistan Economic Corridor & Belt Road Initiative is Need of Hour’ International Centre for Promotion of ADR, The Hague Netherlands. 30th April 2019.
• ‘CPEC, Legal Challenges May Sting in the Tail’ COMSATS University Islamabad. October 2018.
• ‘The Impact of Judicial Activism in Pakistan on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Sanctity of Investment Treaties.’ Research seminar, University of Bedfordshire. March 2013
• ‘CPEC, Ignorance of Law Would Not Be Excused: Revamp the Traditional Approach Before It’s Too Late.’ 2nd Law Students Conference arranged by Justice Helpline Karachi. January 2019.
• ‘CPEC and Outdated Pak-China BIT 1989: Effects of Expansion of Fair and Equitable Standards under International Investment Regime?’ SZABUL University Karachi. October 2018.
• ‘Sovereignty of the Host State and Legitimate Expectations of Foreign Investors: Examining the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Pakistan.’ 1st Women Law Conference arranged by Justice Helpline Karachi. August 2018.
• ‘Trading State’s Sovereignty to Stimulate Foreign Direct Investment: Balancing the Sovereignty of Pakistan and Legitimate Expectations of Foreign Investors’ Punjab Bar Council Lahore July 2018
• ‘Judicial Activism in commercial and constitutional matters: Let the Justice be done though the Heavens fall.’ Academic and Business Research Institute International Conference, Orlando, USA, 2 January 2014. http://aabri.com/OC2014Manuscripts/OC14098.pdf: