SECP Approves Regulatory Reforms to Improve Pakistan’s Business Ready Ranking
SECP has approved regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s performance under the World Bank Group’s Business Ready assessment and aligning the business framework with international practices.
Senate Panel Calls for IMF Terms Renegotiation to Protect Pakistan’s EPZs and SEZs
A Senate subcommittee has urged the government to renegotiate IMF terms that could phase out Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones by 2035, while also discussing banking, EVs, tax facilitation and digitalisation.
Business Facilitation Centre Supports Rs6.6 Billion Investment and 20,000 Jobs
Business Facilitation Centre supports more than 4,100 new businesses, attracting Rs6.6 billion in investment and creating over 20,000 jobs in Pakistan.
SIFC Accelerates Regulatory Reforms To Improve Ease Of Doing Business In Pakistan
Special Investment Facilitation Council accelerates Pakistan’s regulatory overhaul by removing outdated rules, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and improving the business environment for investors.
Govt Tasks SIFC To Lead Regulatory Reforms And Make Doing Business Easier
Pakistan’s federal government has tasked SIFC with leading regulatory reforms to reduce red tape, simplify licensing and remove outdated compliance requirements.
Government Reaffirms Industrial Policy Focus to Boost Ease of Doing Business
SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan assures Islamabad Chamber of Commerce of government support for business growth under the new National Industrial Policy.
Federal Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Private Sector Growth Through SIFC
Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani convenes high level economic talks with major industrial bodies and chambers of commerce to optimize the domestic investment climate.
Pakistan Streamlines Banking Onboarding Procedures to Boost Ease of Doing Business
The Board of Investment and Financial Authorities Have Introduced Risk Based KYC and Digital Verification to Simplify Bank Account Opening for Businesses.
SECP Signs MoUs with Askari Bank and NayaPay for Digital Corporate Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan partners with Askari Bank and NayaPay to digitize and simplify the corporate bank account opening process.
SECP Proposes Key Changes to Companies Act 2017 to Streamline Corporate Compliance and Promote Digitalisation
The SECP and BoI have proposed major amendments to the Companies Act 2017 to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance digitalisation, improve corporate governance, and foster a business-friendly environment in Pakistan.