ISLAMABAD
\nThe Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government have discussed measures to simplify business regulations, strengthen key Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and facilitate domestic and foreign investment in the province.
\nAccording to SIFC press release issued here Satruday, a delegation comprising the Director General and Secretary SIFC visited Peshawar and held a meeting with the Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to discuss coordinated measures for improving the provincial business environment, facilitating investment and promoting industrial development.
\nDuring the meeting, the SIFC delegation briefed the Chief Secretary on the Council\u2019s ongoing regulatory reform agenda, with particular focus on the implementation of the Asaan Karobar Act, development of the National Business Portal and establishment of Business Facilitation Centres.
\nThese initiatives are aimed at simplifying business registration and licensing procedures, reducing regulatory bottlenecks and providing investors and entrepreneurs with streamlined access to government facilitation services.
\nThe KP Government was appreciated for adopting the Asaan Karobar Act, reflecting its commitment to regulatory simplification and the creation of a more conducive environment for business and investment.
\nThe meeting also focused on the development and optimization of key Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the province, particularly Hattar, Rashakai and Daraban.
\nDiscussions covered measures to improve infrastructure, operational efficiency and investment readiness of these industrial zones, with a view to attracting new enterprises, encouraging private-sector participation, promoting industrial activity and generating employment opportunities.
\nThe Chief Secretary KP appreciated SIFC\u2019s coordinating role in investment facilitation and regulatory reforms and assured the delegation of the provincial government\u2019s full cooperation in pursuing the shared agenda.
\nThe importance of sustained institutional coordination and effective implementation of agreed initiatives was also underscored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government have discussed measures to simplify business regulations, strengthen key Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and facilitate domestic and foreign investment in the province. According to SIFC press release issued here Satruday, a delegation comprising the Director General and Secretary SIFC visited Peshawar and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-576584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n