Pakistan Directs SIFC and SECP to Revise Venture Capital Bill to Address Investment Barriers
Pakistan’s Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms directs SIFC and SECP to revise the Venture Capital Bill after consulting private-sector stakeholders to address taxation and investment challenges.
Pakistan Plans 170 Companies Act Changes to Cut Compliance Costs and Improve Business Environment
Pakistan’s federal government has approved around 170 proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2017 to simplify company registration, reduce compliance costs and remove regulations that discourage foreign investment.
SIFC Engages Hunza Businesses to Improve Investment Environment in Gilgit-Baltistan
SIFC has engaged Hunza business representatives to address regulatory hurdles, reduce compliance burdens and improve the investment environment in Gilgit-Baltistan.
World Bank Supports SIFC Efforts to Simplify Regulations and Improve Pakistan’s Business Environment
The World Bank has expressed continued support for SIFC initiatives including the Asaan Karobar Framework, Regulatory Registry and Pakistan Business Portal to streamline regulations and facilitate private-sector activity.
SECP Approves Reforms to Improve Pakistan’s World Bank B-READY Ranking
SECP approves regulatory reforms including automated company data sharing with FBR, centralised permit information, SME support details and gender data on new companies.
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.
ADB Proposes $750,000 Technical Assistance To Address Pakistan’s Governance And Institutional Gaps
ADB proposes $750,000 technical assistance for Pakistan to strengthen governance, public financial management, regulatory systems and institutional capacity.
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federal government has tasked SIFC with leading regulatory reforms to reduce red tape, simplify licensing and remove outdated compliance requirements.
President Approves Export-Import Bank, Financial Institutions And Federal Board Of Revenue Amendment Bills
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved amendments covering export financing, financial institution recovery and Federal Board of Revenue tax administration in Pakistan.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan Business Council Discuss Investment and Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Pakistan Business Council leadership to discuss private-sector-led growth, technology adoption, investment, competitiveness and tax reforms.