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An Amended and Restated Agreement is utilized when parties need to make substantial modifications to an existing agreement while maintaining the original agreement's fundamental relationship. This document type is particularly relevant in Pakistan's business environment where evolving commercial relationships often require significant contract updates. The agreement comprehensively restates all terms (both changed and unchanged) from the original agreement, incorporating all amendments into a single, clear document. It's commonly used in commercial transactions, joint ventures, shareholders' agreements, and other complex business arrangements where the original agreement requires substantial updates. The document must comply with Pakistani legal requirements, including the Contract Act 1872 and relevant stamping laws. This type of agreement is especially useful when multiple amendments have made the original agreement difficult to interpret, or when significant changes are needed while preserving the original agreement's basic structure.
