Pakistan, May 4 -- The Punjab government has introduced new mediation committees aimed at resolving land disputes more quickly and reducing pressure on the court system. Officials said the initiative seeks to ensure faster justice through structured local-level dispute resolution mechanisms.

Moreover, the Board of Revenue Punjab issued a formal notification confirming that the system became effective from April 30. Under the new framework, disputes will now be addressed through mediation before being escalated to courts, improving efficiency in handling land-related cases.

In addition, each mediation committee will consist of five members and will be led by an Assistant Commissioner. The team will also include an Assistant Collector, lo...