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This Short Form Confidentiality Agreement is designed for use in Pakistan where parties need to quickly establish confidentiality obligations while ensuring legal enforceability under Pakistani law. It is particularly useful in situations requiring rapid implementation of confidentiality protections, such as initial business discussions, due diligence processes, or vendor engagements. The agreement covers essential elements including definition of confidential information, usage restrictions, and return/destruction obligations, while remaining concise enough for efficient review and execution. It incorporates requirements from the Contract Act 1872 and relevant Pakistani commercial laws, making it suitable for both domestic and international business relationships where Pakistani law governs. This template is especially valuable for scenarios where a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement would be excessive, but formal confidentiality protection is still necessary.
