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federal government has tasked SIFC with leading regulatory reforms to reduce red tape, simplify licensing and remove outdated compliance requirements.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.
Pakistan And United States Make Significant Progress On Reciprocal Trade Framework
Pakistan and the United States have made significant progress on a proposed reciprocal trade framework, with both sides agreeing to accelerate technical discussions and resolve remaining issues.
Pakistan Federal Budget 2026 to Pivot Toward IT Exports and Regulatory Digitalization
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget focuses on tax rationalization and digital reforms to boost IT and pharmaceutical exports while simplifying cross-border transactions.
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.