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Govt off to good start in meeting business reforms target – DAWN

news-pakboi, news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJanuary 18, 2019

The DAWN Newspaper

Govt to encourage private sector to boost economy: minister

news-pakboi, news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJanuary 18, 2019

Taking Pakistan higher on the World Bank Ladder – Pakistan Today PROFIT

news-pakboi, news-punjab, news-SindhBy pdb_wpadmAugust 13, 2018

Punjab allows LHC to change law to pave the way for ADR – DAWN

news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJuly 23, 2018

LAHORE: The Punjab government has allowed the Lahore High Court to amend First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 introducing administrative judges initially in some selected districts to formally start alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in the otherwise endless civil cases.

Doing Business Pakistan Minority Shareholders Lahore and Karachi

docs_punjab, docs_sindh, news-punjab, news-SindhBy pdb_wpadmMarch 2, 2018

Doing Business Pakistan Minority Shareholders Lahore and Karachi

Ease of Doing Business Reforms in Punjab – Ad from The Jang

news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmFebruary 20, 2018

Punjab Land Records Authority joins hands with NADRA – Various Newspapers

news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmFebruary 17, 2018

Daily Owsaaf Daily Pakistan Newspaper City-42 News Paper Nawaiwaqt: Din News Paper Express Newspaper Daily Jang Rawalpindi Daily Jang Lahore Daily Din News Roznama 92 Newspaper Roznama Dunya Newspaper Roznama Khabrain Roznama Jinnah Roznama Jurrat/Tijarat Newspaper Lahore Pakistan Today Newspaper City News Newspaper The Business Newspaper Lahore

Session on business reforms – The News

news-pakboi, news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJanuary 21, 2018

LAHORE: The Punjab Planning and Development Department and World Bank Group on Saturday in collaboration….

‘Doing’ Business team engages with contributors – Daily Times

news-pakboi, news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJanuary 21, 2018

LAHORE: The Planning and Development Department, Government of the Punjab, and the World Bank Group in collaboration with …

Doing Business Team Punjab Engages With Contributors – Pakistan Point

news-pakboi, news-punjabBy pdb_wpadmJanuary 20, 2018

Planning and Development Department, government of the Punjab and World Bank Group in collaboration with Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL)…

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In Progress Reform Actions for Starting a Business
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Clarify the business start-up processes to the public and explore ways to increase the uptake of online registration for those institutions that provide the option. Federal Feedback
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Lahore Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Starting a Business
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Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Federal Feedback
Explore ways to simplify the registration for sales tax by eliminating the physical inspection at the business location and the biometric appointment. Federal Feedback
Complete integration of the SECP E-services with provincial Business Registration Portals to create an electronic one stop shop Federal Feedback
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility on the federal level Federal Feedback
Create a set of incentives to ensure uptake of the electronic business start-up in Sindh and Punjab Federal Feedback
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Sindh Federal Feedback
Operationalize the Punjab Business Registration Portal, reducing number of days to register business entities from 18 to 2 Lahore Feedback
Design and implement public awareness campaign for Business Registration in Punjab Lahore Feedback
Publish Punjab Business Registration statistics, including processing time Lahore Feedback
SECP E-services- Establish data sharing mechanism between federal agencies Federal Feedback
Establish the Sindh Provincial Electronic One Stop Shop (PEOSS) Karachi Feedback
Remove separate procedure for name reservation Federal Feedback
Provide facility for online payment of fee Federal Feedback
Remove separate procedure for PIN generation Federal Feedback
Removing a procedure to open a bank account for tax registration Federal Feedback
Merger applying for NTN & STN at tax facilitation center of RTO of FBR. Federal Feedback
Remove Procedure to Register with Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Federal Feedback
Remove Procedure to Register the appointed CEO with SECP Federal Feedback
Reduce fee for registration of a small company Federal Feedback
Availability of online e-payments facility for paying business registration fees Federal Feedback
Planned merger of two procedures: a) registration with social security and b) registration with labor department Lahore Feedback
Enable combined registration with PESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Punjab) Lahore Feedback
Enable combined registration with SESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Sindh) Karachi Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Resolving Insolvency
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Enact secondary legislation to facilitate the operationalization of the Corporate Rehabilitation Act, including a regulatory framework for professional insolvency practitioners. Federal Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Resolving Insolvency

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Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays. Karachi Feedback
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches. Karachi Feedback
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards. Karachi Feedback
Promotion of ADR system Karachi Feedback
Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches - Lahore. Lahore Feedback
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards -Lahore. Lahore Feedback
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Introduce provisions limiting adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Punjab to improve the Judicial Quality Index Lahore Feedback
Introduce efficient rules for Commercial Court and accompanying Bench Book for Punjab Lahore Feedback
Limit adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Sindh to improve the Judicial Quality Index Karachi Feedback
Improve case management system at Sindh High and District Courts in increase the Judicial Quality Index from 6 to 10 Karachi Feedback
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Operationalize the Commercial Bench in Sindh High and District Courts Karachi Feedback
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Improve case management system at Punjab High and District Courts to address delays during the trial phase so to increase the Judicial Quality Index from 5 to 10. Lahore Feedback
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Introduce and operationalize dedicated commercial bench at Lahore High and District Courts. Lahore Feedback
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Analyze port processes to eliminate duplicate regulatory activities and shorten time to export and import. Federal Feedback
Review and improve the risk management system at Customs to achieve greater efficiency. Federal Feedback
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Integrate WeBOC with Plant Protection Department Federal Feedback
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Reduce hours to prepare import/export documents from 55 to 20 (export) from 143 to 50 (import) through expansion of electronic document exchanges Federal Feedback
Ensure 50% reduction of customs-related processing time at the borders (Karachi) through time release study Federal Feedback
Rolling out Web Based One Customes (WeBOC) at border Custom stations Federal Feedback
Approval of summary for implementation of National Single Window system in Pakistan Federal Feedback
INTRA: Integrate at least 4 more key regulatory authorities related to cross border trade in WeBOC Federal Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Paying Taxes
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Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions Karachi Feedback
Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions - Punjab Federal Feedback
Complete implementation of E-payments of pension contributions Federal Feedback
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Enable on-line payment of all taxes ? ensuring e-filing systems are effective and capable of handling e-filing in high volume Federal Feedback
Integrate banks into IRIS to allow for online payment of corporate income tax and GST Federal Feedback
Reduce a total number of payments and implementing e-payments of GST on Services Federal Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Protecting Minority Investors

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Additional requirements have been prescribed through 3rd, 4th and 5th schedules to the Companies Act, 2017. Federal Feedback
Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2017 Federal Feedback
The Commission has prescribed detailed disclosures required to be made to the shareholders by the companies Federal Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Getting Credit
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Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Federal Feedback
Enable collection and distribution of credit data from retailers or utility companies. Federal Feedback
Complete implementation of the Collateral Registry Federal Feedback
Amend the law to allow businesses to grant a non possessory security right in substantially all of its assets Federal Feedback
Extension of a security right to future or after-acquired assets Federal Feedback
Permitting general description of debts and obligations in collateral agreements Federal Feedback
Registration of all functional equivalents in a notice-based collateral registry. Federal Feedback
Enable the secured creditors to be paid first when a debtor defaults outside an insolvency procedure. Federal Feedback
Enact Credit Bureau Act, 2015. Federal Feedback
Enact Secured Transactions Act, 2016. Federal Feedback
Amend law to allow businesses to grant a non posessory security rights in a single category of movable assets, without requiring a specific description of collateral. Federal Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Getting Credit
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Operationalize the secured transactions framework by adopting regulations for the ST Act. Federal Feedback
Implement a unified geographically notice- based, searchable electronic secured transactions registry under the ST Act. Federal Feedback
Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Federal Feedback
Revise Secured Lending legal framework to ensure compliance with DB methodology; Creation of integrated or unified legal framework for secured transactions Karachi Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Registering a Property
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Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Integrate data bases by linking PLRA and Excise Taxation Departments system to check property tax liabilities automatically. Lahore Feedback
Develop an independent complaints resolution mechanism related to issues of land and property registration in Karachi Karachi Feedback
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) in Lahore and make it available online Lahore Feedback
Establish and publish statistics on the number of land disputes in the first instance. Federal Feedback
Make fee schedule for accessing maps of land plots made publicly available. Karachi Feedback
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) and make it available online. Karachi Feedback
Improvement in Quality of Land Administration Index from 10.5 to 23.5 Lahore Feedback
Dedicated website established: http://plra.punjab-zameen.gov.pk Lahore Feedback
Digital cadaster of Lahore prepared and available at: http://gisportal.punjab-zameen.gov.pk:81/lrmis_geo/ Lahore Feedback
Automation of sub-registrar offices and integration with land records offices Lahore Feedback
Launch of standardised software application for registering property Lahore Feedback
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Punjab Lahore Feedback
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Lahore Feedback
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Karachi Feedback
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Sindh Karachi Feedback
Reduction in cost of property registration from 5.2% to 4.2% Lahore Feedback
Introduction of a standardized sale deed Karachi Feedback
Enhance complaint management mechanism and develop feedback loops Karachi Feedback
Make property registration statistics available online Karachi Feedback
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Karachi Feedback
Complete automation of processes for registering property Karachi Feedback
Digitization of records to expedite procedure 7 Karachi Feedback
Notify binding service standards Lahore Feedback
Develop an independent complains resolution mechanism Lahore Feedback
Publish property registration statistics online Lahore Feedback
Develop standardized sale deeds Lahore Feedback
Removing procedure 2: Advertisement of a transaction in newspapers and inviting objections Lahore Feedback
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Lahore Feedback
Property can now be registered in 18 days rather than 56 days and Number of procedures have been reduced from 7 to 4 Lahore Feedback
Specimen sale deeds have been placed on PLRA’s website Lahore Feedback
Reducing time for execution and registration of deed from 208 to 104 days (ambition to reduce to 16 days) Karachi Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Registering a Property
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Introduce Punjab inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Lahore Feedback
Strengthen service standards and time limits and make them publicly available online in Karachi. Karachi Feedback
Increase transparency by publishing statistics on land disputes in Karachi. Karachi Feedback
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Karachi Feedback
Establish a dedicated and independent mechanism to track and deal with complaints related to property registration and cadaster in Karachi. Karachi Feedback
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties in Karachi. Karachi Feedback
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate (NOC). Karachi Feedback
Review land-related procedures at the Board of Revenue to identify bottlenecks and explore ways to streamline the deed execution, registration, and scanning processes. Karachi Feedback
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Lahore Feedback
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and cadastral plans and continue improving the GIS system in Lahore. Lahore Feedback
Reduce the time to obtain decisions on land disputes from the district courts Lahore Feedback
Introduce Sindh inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Karachi Feedback
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate. The Board of Revenue has introduced an initiative to automate the procedure and it should be implemented. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Online issuance of Fard in Punjab Lahore Feedback
Online submission of Fard in Punjab Lahore Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Getting Electricity
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Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in instalments. Karachi Feedback
Increase the availability of material at the utility companies. Lahore Feedback
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Sindh to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Karachi Feedback
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Punjab to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Lahore Feedback
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Karachi. Karachi Feedback
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Improve Transparency of information index in Sindh by ensuring that KElectric notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Karachi Feedback
Improve Transparency of information index in Punjab by ensuring that LESCO notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Lahore Feedback
Ensure effective implementation of existing timelines as per the NEPRA Performance Standards (Distribution) Rules, 2005 Karachi Feedback
Implement Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system or an Incidence Management System (or any elements of these systems) to monitor outages and restore service Karachi Feedback
Review and produce a list of current by-laws/regulations governing time limits to obtain electricity connection Karachi Feedback
Reduce overall connection time from 215 to 190 days in Karachi Karachi Feedback
Load calculator for end user to pre determine requirements Karachi Feedback
Case tracking enabled online Karachi Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Getting Electricity
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Undertake a detailed study of the application process to understand the bottlenecks. Karachi Feedback
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Karachi Feedback
Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in installments - and consider cross subsiding connections. Lahore Feedback
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Lahore Feedback
Enforce internal wiring inspection and streamline its procedure at LESCO Lahore Feedback
Introduce a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the electricity distribution network at LESCO Lahore Feedback
Invest in smart meters at LESCO Lahore Feedback
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Lahore. Lahore Feedback
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In Progress Reform Actions for Dealing with Construction Permits
Reform Actions city Feedback
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Karachi Feedback
Increase the transparency of the construction permit approval process by releasing and proactively informing the public on the documents needed for the issuance of a building permit. Karachi Feedback
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Karachi Feedback
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Lahore Feedback
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Lahore Feedback
Roll-out the e-permit system in Lahore to all types of buildings and allow for e-payments. Lahore Feedback
Link SBCA system (currently under development) with Sindh LARIMS to expedite the procedure to obtain letter from the relevant land-owning authority confirming the land title from 14 to 1 day Karachi Feedback
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow SBCA to get NOCs directly from the required agencies. Karachi Feedback
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) directly from the required agencies. Lahore Feedback
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Link the systems of SBCA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the process for obtaining proof of ownership by means of a one Window operations at SBCA Karachi Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions for Dealing with Construction Permits
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Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Karachi Karachi Feedback
Remove the property valuation form (PT-1) as a requirement from Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Lahore. Lahore Feedback
Launch e-permit system for all construction types. Lahore Feedback
Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Lahore Lahore Feedback
Link the systems of LDA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the obtainment of the proof of ownership. Lahore Feedback
Establishment of One Window Operation at SBCA with simplified forms Karachi Feedback
Launch e-permit system for all construction types by automation of const. permits at SBCA including the electronic submission of applications. Karachi Feedback
Automation of all processes related to construction permits, including online application submission Lahore Feedback
Link LDA system with Punjab LARIMS to expedite Procedure 1. Obtain letter from the relevant land owning authority confirming the land title from 2 to 1 day. Lahore Feedback
Publish Construction Permit procedures, fees, binding timelines, Uploading of CP requirement checklists and required forms for all major types of projects Lahore Feedback
Publish permitting statistics, including applications’ processing time on LDA and LG&CD/MCL websites Lahore Feedback
Development of standardized by-laws between LDA and LG&CD/MCL in line with best international practices Lahore Feedback
Develop a set of policies and procedures for LDA and LG&CD/MCL to ensure that mandatory inspections take place in practice. Lahore Feedback
Establish and publicize binding service standards for all relevant authorities in charge of procedures Karachi Feedback
Replace procedure 3 with a notification Karachi Feedback
Expediting procedure 12 from 60 to 20 days Karachi Feedback
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 40 days Karachi Feedback
Complete and publish standardized bye-laws between LDA and MCL Lahore Feedback
Ensure implementation and dissemination of EPA de-notification of the requirement for obtaining NOC Federal Feedback
Online construction permits for warehouse availability at e-khidmat centers Lahore Feedback
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 15 days Lahore Feedback
CP information available on SBCA website Karachi Feedback
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Completed Reform Actions of Lahore
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Operationalize the Punjab Business Registration Portal, reducing number of days to register business entities from 18 to 2 Starting a Business PITB
Design and implement public awareness campaign for Business Registration in Punjab Starting a Business PITB
Publish Punjab Business Registration statistics, including processing time Starting a Business PITB
Development of standardized by-laws between LDA and LG&CD/MCL in line with best international practices Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Publish Construction Permit procedures, fees, binding timelines, Uploading of CP requirement checklists and required forms for all major types of projects Dealing with Construction Permits LG&CD-PB
Publish permitting statistics, including applications’ processing time on LDA and LG&CD/MCL websites Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Develop a set of policies and procedures for LDA and LG&CD/MCL to ensure that mandatory inspections take place in practice. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Automation of all processes related to construction permits, including online application submission Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Registering a Property BOR-PB
Complete and publish standardized bye-laws between LDA and MCL Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Online construction permits for warehouse availability at e-khidmat centers Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 15 days Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Notify binding service standards Registering a Property PLRA
Develop an independent complains resolution mechanism Registering a Property PLRA
Publish property registration statistics online Registering a Property PLRA
Develop standardized sale deeds Registering a Property PLRA
Removing procedure 2: Advertisement of a transaction in newspapers and inviting objections Registering a Property PLRA
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Registering a Property PLRA
Property can now be registered in 18 days rather than 56 days and Number of procedures have been reduced from 7 to 4 Registering a Property PLRA
Specimen sale deeds have been placed on PLRA’s website Registering a Property PLRA
Planned merger of two procedures: a) registration with social security and b) registration with labor department Starting a Business PITB
Enable combined registration with PESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Punjab) Starting a Business PITB
Introduce and operationalize dedicated commercial bench at Lahore High and District Courts. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Link LDA system with Punjab LARIMS to expedite Procedure 1. Obtain letter from the relevant land owning authority confirming the land title from 2 to 1 day. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Reduction in cost of property registration from 5.2% to 4.2% Registering a Property PLRA
Improvement in Quality of Land Administration Index from 10.5 to 23.5 Registering a Property PLRA
Dedicated website established: http://plra.punjab-zameen.gov.pk Registering a Property PLRA
Digital cadaster of Lahore prepared and available at: http://gisportal.punjab-zameen.gov.pk:81/lrmis_geo/ Registering a Property PLRA
Automation of sub-registrar offices and integration with land records offices Registering a Property PLRA
Launch of standardised software application for registering property Registering a Property PLRA
Establishment of three (3) mediation centres in Lahore Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Introduction of Case Management System at Lahore High Court Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Establishment of District & Session’s Court website for case management Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Punjab Registering a Property BOR-PB
Improve Transparency of information index in Punjab by ensuring that LESCO notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Getting Electricity LESCO
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Punjab to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Getting Electricity LESCO
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) in Lahore and make it available online Registering a Property PLRA
Remove the property valuation form (PT-1) as a requirement from Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Lahore. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Launch e-permit system for all construction types. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Link the systems of LDA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the obtainment of the proof of ownership. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Lahore Registering a Property PLRA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Lahore Registering a Property PLRA
Integrate data bases by linking PLRA and Excise Taxation Departments system to check property tax liabilities automatically. Registering a Property PLRA
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Improve case management system at Punjab High and District Courts to address delays during the trial phase so to increase the Judicial Quality Index from 5 to 10. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Increase the availability of material at the utility companies. Getting Electricity LESCO
Reform Area Agencies
In Progress Reform Actions of Lahore
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Introduce case management tools to allow filing, payment of court fees, and completion of litigation stages and assist the Lahore District Court and its district judges/court staff in managing new claims. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Introduce efficient rules for Commercial Court and accompanying Bench Book for Punjab Enforcing Contracts LHC
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Starting a Business PITB
Introduce provisions limiting adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Punjab to improve the Judicial Quality Index Enforcing Contracts LHC
Introduce Punjab inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Registering a Property PLRA
Online issuance of Fard in Punjab Registering a Property PLRA
Online submission of Fard in Punjab Registering a Property PLRA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) directly from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Lahore. Getting Electricity LESCO
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Roll-out the e-permit system in Lahore to all types of buildings and allow for e-payments. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in installments - and consider cross subsiding connections. Getting Electricity LESCO
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Getting Electricity LESCO
Enforce internal wiring inspection and streamline its procedure at LESCO Getting Electricity NEPRA
Introduce a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the electricity distribution network at LESCO Getting Electricity LESCO
Invest in smart meters at LESCO Getting Electricity LESCO
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Registering a Property PLRA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and cadastral plans and continue improving the GIS system in Lahore. Registering a Property PLRA
Reduce the time to obtain decisions on land disputes from the district courts Registering a Property PLRA
Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches - Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards -Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Promotion of ADR system - Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Reform Area Agencies
In Progress Reform Actions of Karachi
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Improve case management system at Sindh High and District Courts in increase the Judicial Quality Index from 6 to 10 Enforcing Contracts SHC
Link the systems of SBCA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the process for obtaining proof of ownership by means of a one Window operations at SBCA Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Operationalize the Commercial Bench in Sindh High and District Courts Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce efficient rules for Commercial Court and accompanying Bench Book for Sindh Enforcing Contracts SHC
Revise Secured Lending legal framework to ensure compliance with DB methodology; Creation of integrated or unified legal framework for secured transactions Getting Credit SBP
Limit adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Sindh to improve the Judicial Quality Index Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce Sindh inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Registering a Property BOR-SD
Link SBCA system (currently under development) with Sindh LARIMS to expedite the procedure to obtain letter from the relevant land-owning authority confirming the land title from 14 to 1 day Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow SBCA to get NOCs directly from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate. The Board of Revenue has introduced an initiative to automate the procedure and it should be implemented. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Increase the transparency of the construction permit approval process by releasing and proactively informing the public on the documents needed for the issuance of a building permit. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Undertake a detailed study of the application process to understand the bottlenecks. Getting Electricity KE
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Getting Electricity KE
Strengthen service standards and time limits and make them publicly available online in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase transparency by publishing statistics on land disputes in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Establish a dedicated and independent mechanism to track and deal with complaints related to property registration and cadaster in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate (NOC). Registering a Property BOR-SD
Review land-related procedures at the Board of Revenue to identify bottlenecks and explore ways to streamline the deed execution, registration, and scanning processes. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Promotion of ADR system Enforcing Contracts SHC
Reform Area Agencies
Completed Reform Actions of Karachi
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Ensure effective implementation of existing timelines as per the NEPRA Performance Standards (Distribution) Rules, 2005 Getting Electricity KE
Implement Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system or an Incidence Management System (or any elements of these systems) to monitor outages and restore service Getting Electricity KE
Review and produce a list of current by-laws/regulations governing time limits to obtain electricity connection Getting Electricity KE
Establishment of One Window Operation at SBCA with simplified forms Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Introduction of a standardized sale deed Registering a Property BOR-SD
Enhance complaint management mechanism and develop feedback loops Registering a Property BOR-SD
Establish the Sindh Provincial Electronic One Stop Shop (PEOSS) Starting a Business SESSI
Establish and publicize binding service standards for all relevant authorities in charge of procedures Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Replace procedure 3 with a notification Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Expediting procedure 12 from 60 to 20 days Dealing with Construction Permits KWSB
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 40 days Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Make property registration statistics available online Registering a Property BOR-SD
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete automation of processes for registering property Registering a Property BOR-SD
Digitization of records to expedite procedure 7 Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Registering a Property BOR-SD
Reduce overall connection time from 215 to 190 days in Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Load calculator for end user to pre determine requirements Getting Electricity KE
Case tracking enabled online Getting Electricity KE
Reducing time for execution and registration of deed from 208 to 104 days (ambition to reduce to 16 days) Registering a Property BOR-SD
CP information available on SBCA website Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Enable combined registration with SESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Sindh) Starting a Business PITB
Launch e-permit system for all construction types by automation of const. permits at SBCA including the electronic submission of applications. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Sindh Registering a Property BOR-SD
Make fee schedule for accessing maps of land plots made publicly available. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) and make it available online. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Improve Transparency of information index in Sindh by ensuring that KElectric notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Getting Electricity KE
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Sindh to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Getting Electricity KE
Develop an independent complaints resolution mechanism related to issues of land and property registration in Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions Paying Taxes SESSI
Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Karachi. Getting Electricity KE
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in instalments. Getting Electricity KE
Reform Area Agencies
Completed Reform Actions of Federal Agencies
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Rolling out Web Based One Customes (WeBOC) at border Custom stations Trading Across Borders FBR
Integrate WeBOC with banks for E-Payments of duty and taxes Trading Across Borders FBR
Approval of summary for implementation of National Single Window system in Pakistan Trading Across Borders FBR
INTRA: Integrate at least 4 more key regulatory authorities related to cross border trade in WeBOC Trading Across Borders FBR
SECP E-services- Establish data sharing mechanism between federal agencies Starting a Business SECP
Integrate banks into IRIS to allow for online payment of corporate income tax and GST Paying Taxes FBR
Remove separate procedure for name reservation Starting a Business SECP
Provide facility for online payment of fee Starting a Business SECP
Remove separate procedure for PIN generation Starting a Business SECP
Removing a procedure to open a bank account for tax registration Starting a Business FBR
Merger applying for NTN & STN at tax facilitation center of RTO of FBR. Starting a Business FBR
Remove Procedure to Register with Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Starting a Business FBR
Remove Procedure to Register the appointed CEO with SECP Starting a Business SECP
Ensure implementation and dissemination of EPA de-notification of the requirement for obtaining NOC Dealing with Construction Permits EPA-PB
Reduce a total number of payments and implementing e-payments of GST on Services Paying Taxes FBR
Ensure availability of on-line payment facilities for duty, taxes and all other charges at the border. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Integrate WeBOC with Plant Protection Department Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Integrate WeBOC with Animal Quarantine Department Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Reduce hours to prepare import/export documents from 55 to 20 (export) from 143 to 50 (import) through expansion of electronic document exchanges Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Amend the law to allow businesses to grant a non possessory security right in substantially all of its assets Getting Credit SBP
Extension of a security right to future or after-acquired assets Getting Credit SBP
Permitting general description of debts and obligations in collateral agreements Getting Credit SBP
Complete implementation of the Collateral Registry Getting Credit SBP
Registration of all functional equivalents in a notice-based collateral registry. Getting Credit SBP
Enable the secured creditors to be paid first when a debtor defaults outside an insolvency procedure. Getting Credit SBP
Reduce fee for registration of a small company Starting a Business SECP
Availability of online e-payments facility for paying business registration fees Starting a Business PITB
Integration of PTA on WeBOC Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Enact Credit Bureau Act, 2015. Getting Credit FBR
Additional requirements have been prescribed through 3rd, 4th and 5th schedules to the Companies Act, 2017. Protecting Minority Investors SECP
Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2017 Protecting Minority Investors SECP
The Commission has prescribed detailed disclosures required to be made to the shareholders by the companies Protecting Minority Investors SECP
Enact Secured Transactions Act, 2016. Getting Credit SBP
Amend law to allow businesses to grant a non posessory security rights in a single category of movable assets, without requiring a specific description of collateral. Getting Credit SBP
Ensure 50% reduction of customs-related processing time at the borders (Karachi) through time release study Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Enable on-line payment of all taxes ? ensuring e-filing systems are effective and capable of handling e-filing in high volume Paying Taxes FBR
Complete integration of the SECP E-services with provincial Business Registration Portals to create an electronic one stop shop Starting a Business SECP
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility on the federal level Starting a Business PITB
Create a set of incentives to ensure uptake of the electronic business start-up in Sindh and Punjab Starting a Business P&D-PB
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Sindh Starting a Business SESSI
Enable collection and distribution of credit data from retailers or utility companies. Getting Credit SBP
Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions - Punjab Paying Taxes PESSI
Complete implementation of E-payments of pension contributions Paying Taxes EOBI
Improve risk-management system to reduce a number of physical audits Paying Taxes FBR
Establish and publish statistics on the number of land disputes in the first instance. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Analyze port processes to eliminate duplicate regulatory activities and shorten time to export and import. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Review and improve the risk management system at Customs to achieve greater efficiency. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Getting Credit SBP
Ensure that e-payment is available in practice for corporate accounts to provide all types of companies with the option to pay Corporate Income Tax and GST through the FBR electronic platform. Paying Taxes FBR
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Starting a Business SECP
Explore ways to simplify the registration for sales tax by eliminating the physical inspection at the business location and the biometric appointment. Starting a Business FBR
Reform Area Agencies
In Progress Reform Actions of Federal Agencies
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Implementation of Integrated Trade and Transit Management Systems (ITTMS) project Trading Across Borders FBR
Reduce time to obtain VAT refund Paying Taxes FBR
FBR to devise a clear mechanism for refunds particularly to SMEs. Paying Taxes FBR
Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Getting Credit SBP
Analyze port processes to eliminate duplicate regulatory activities and shorten the time to export and import. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Review and improve the Customs risk management system to achieve greater efficiency. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Reduce the processing time for the issuance of the bill of lading. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Improve the system of the electronic issuance of I-Form and Form-E. Trading Across Borders SBP
Operationalize the secured transactions framework by adopting regulations for the ST Act. Getting Credit SECP
Implement a unified geographically notice- based, searchable electronic secured transactions registry under the ST Act. Getting Credit SECP
Conduct a review of the tax forms and documentary requirements and streamline the process to file and pay GST while continuing to improve STRIVe. Paying Taxes FBR
Plan an outreach campaign to familiarize taxpayers with new systems and tax reforms. Paying Taxes FBR
Review and streamline internal processes at FBR for GST refunds to reduce processing time and introduce good financial management practices. Paying Taxes FBR
Enact secondary legislation to facilitate the operationalization of the Corporate Rehabilitation Act, including a regulatory framework for professional insolvency practitioners. Resolving Insolvency SECP
Clarify the business start-up processes to the public and explore ways to increase the uptake of online registration for those institutions that provide the option. Starting a Business SECP
Reform Area Agencies
In Progress Reform Actions for Pakistan
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Implementation of Integrated Trade and Transit Management Systems (ITTMS) project Trading Across Borders FBR
Improve case management system at Sindh High and District Courts in increase the Judicial Quality Index from 6 to 10 Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce case management tools to allow filing, payment of court fees, and completion of litigation stages and assist the Lahore District Court and its district judges/court staff in managing new claims. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Link the systems of SBCA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the process for obtaining proof of ownership by means of a one Window operations at SBCA Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Reduce time to obtain VAT refund Paying Taxes FBR
Operationalize the Commercial Bench in Sindh High and District Courts Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce efficient rules for Commercial Court and accompanying Bench Book for Sindh Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce efficient rules for Commercial Court and accompanying Bench Book for Punjab Enforcing Contracts LHC
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Starting a Business PITB
Revise Secured Lending legal framework to ensure compliance with DB methodology; Creation of integrated or unified legal framework for secured transactions Getting Credit SBP
Limit adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Sindh to improve the Judicial Quality Index Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce provisions limiting adjournments at the Commercial Bench in Punjab to improve the Judicial Quality Index Enforcing Contracts LHC
Introduce Sindh inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Registering a Property BOR-SD
Introduce Punjab inter-government electronic procedure to obtain non-objection certificate (one government principle) to shift responsibility for the procedure from an applicant to government Registering a Property PLRA
Online issuance of Fard in Punjab Registering a Property PLRA
Online submission of Fard in Punjab Registering a Property PLRA
FBR to devise a clear mechanism for refunds particularly to SMEs. Paying Taxes FBR
Link SBCA system (currently under development) with Sindh LARIMS to expedite the procedure to obtain letter from the relevant land-owning authority confirming the land title from 14 to 1 day Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow SBCA to get NOCs directly from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to allow the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) directly from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Improve the risk-based categorization of buildings and introduce a risk-based approach during the application phase and inspection phase. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Allow architects to sign-off on the completion certificate for low-cost buildings, while ensuring the quality of professional qualifications. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate. The Board of Revenue has introduced an initiative to automate the procedure and it should be implemented. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Lahore. Getting Electricity LESCO
Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Getting Credit SBP
Analyze port processes to eliminate duplicate regulatory activities and shorten the time to export and import. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Review and improve the Customs risk management system to achieve greater efficiency. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Reduce the processing time for the issuance of the bill of lading. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Improve the system of the electronic issuance of I-Form and Form-E. Trading Across Borders SBP
Operationalize the secured transactions framework by adopting regulations for the ST Act. Getting Credit SECP
Implement a unified geographically notice- based, searchable electronic secured transactions registry under the ST Act. Getting Credit SECP
Conduct a review of the tax forms and documentary requirements and streamline the process to file and pay GST while continuing to improve STRIVe. Paying Taxes FBR
Plan an outreach campaign to familiarize taxpayers with new systems and tax reforms. Paying Taxes FBR
Review and streamline internal processes at FBR for GST refunds to reduce processing time and introduce good financial management practices. Paying Taxes FBR
Enact secondary legislation to facilitate the operationalization of the Corporate Rehabilitation Act, including a regulatory framework for professional insolvency practitioners. Resolving Insolvency SECP
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Increase the transparency of the construction permit approval process by releasing and proactively informing the public on the documents needed for the issuance of a building permit. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Undertake a detailed study of the application process to understand the bottlenecks. Getting Electricity KE
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Getting Electricity KE
Strengthen service standards and time limits and make them publicly available online in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase transparency by publishing statistics on land disputes in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Establish a dedicated and independent mechanism to track and deal with complaints related to property registration and cadaster in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties in Karachi. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Ensure full automation of the procedure to obtain the sales certificate (NOC). Registering a Property BOR-SD
Review land-related procedures at the Board of Revenue to identify bottlenecks and explore ways to streamline the deed execution, registration, and scanning processes. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards. Enforcing Contracts SHC
Promotion of ADR system Enforcing Contracts SHC
Improve pre-screening of construction permit applications and abide by the published time objectives. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Re-engineer business processes for all construction types to centralize the obtaining of all NOCs from the required agencies. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Roll-out the e-permit system in Lahore to all types of buildings and allow for e-payments. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in installments - and consider cross subsiding connections. Getting Electricity LESCO
Ensure following the time limits of NEPRA for procedures to connect to the electricity grid. Getting Electricity LESCO
Enforce internal wiring inspection and streamline its procedure at LESCO Getting Electricity NEPRA
Introduce a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the electricity distribution network at LESCO Getting Electricity LESCO
Invest in smart meters at LESCO Getting Electricity LESCO
Increase awareness-raising efforts on recent reforms and clarify the legal requirements to avoid over-compliance and close implementation gaps. Registering a Property PLRA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and cadastral plans and continue improving the GIS system in Lahore. Registering a Property PLRA
Reduce the time to obtain decisions on land disputes from the district courts Registering a Property PLRA
Conduct an in-depth assessment of court processes as well as the legal framework for handling commercial cases to identify and address the underlying causes of delays - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Consider the creation of specialized commercial courts, divisions or benches - Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Introduce case management practices to address delays during the trial process – such as limiting excessive adjournments and enforcing time standards -Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Promotion of ADR system - Lahore. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Clarify the business start-up processes to the public and explore ways to increase the uptake of online registration for those institutions that provide the option. Starting a Business SECP
Reform Area Agencies
Completed Reform Actions for Pakistan
Reform Actions Reform Area Agencies
Rolling out Web Based One Customes (WeBOC) at border Custom stations Trading Across Borders FBR
Integrate WeBOC with banks for E-Payments of duty and taxes Trading Across Borders FBR
Approval of summary for implementation of National Single Window system in Pakistan Trading Across Borders FBR
INTRA: Integrate at least 4 more key regulatory authorities related to cross border trade in WeBOC Trading Across Borders FBR
Operationalize the Punjab Business Registration Portal, reducing number of days to register business entities from 18 to 2 Starting a Business PITB
Design and implement public awareness campaign for Business Registration in Punjab Starting a Business PITB
Publish Punjab Business Registration statistics, including processing time Starting a Business PITB
SECP E-services- Establish data sharing mechanism between federal agencies Starting a Business SECP
Ensure effective implementation of existing timelines as per the NEPRA Performance Standards (Distribution) Rules, 2005 Getting Electricity KE
Implement Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system or an Incidence Management System (or any elements of these systems) to monitor outages and restore service Getting Electricity KE
Review and produce a list of current by-laws/regulations governing time limits to obtain electricity connection Getting Electricity KE
Establishment of One Window Operation at SBCA with simplified forms Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Development of standardized by-laws between LDA and LG&CD/MCL in line with best international practices Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Publish Construction Permit procedures, fees, binding timelines, Uploading of CP requirement checklists and required forms for all major types of projects Dealing with Construction Permits LG&CD-PB
Publish permitting statistics, including applications’ processing time on LDA and LG&CD/MCL websites Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Develop a set of policies and procedures for LDA and LG&CD/MCL to ensure that mandatory inspections take place in practice. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Automation of all processes related to construction permits, including online application submission Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Introduction of a standardized sale deed Registering a Property BOR-SD
Enhance complaint management mechanism and develop feedback loops Registering a Property BOR-SD
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Registering a Property BOR-PB
Integrate banks into IRIS to allow for online payment of corporate income tax and GST Paying Taxes FBR
Establish the Sindh Provincial Electronic One Stop Shop (PEOSS) Starting a Business SESSI
Remove separate procedure for name reservation Starting a Business SECP
Provide facility for online payment of fee Starting a Business SECP
Remove separate procedure for PIN generation Starting a Business SECP
Removing a procedure to open a bank account for tax registration Starting a Business FBR
Merger applying for NTN & STN at tax facilitation center of RTO of FBR. Starting a Business FBR
Remove Procedure to Register with Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Starting a Business FBR
Remove Procedure to Register the appointed CEO with SECP Starting a Business SECP
Establish and publicize binding service standards for all relevant authorities in charge of procedures Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Replace procedure 3 with a notification Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Expediting procedure 12 from 60 to 20 days Dealing with Construction Permits KWSB
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 40 days Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Complete and publish standardized bye-laws between LDA and MCL Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Ensure implementation and dissemination of EPA de-notification of the requirement for obtaining NOC Dealing with Construction Permits EPA-PB
Online construction permits for warehouse availability at e-khidmat centers Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Reduce the time to obtain building permit from 60 to 15 days Dealing with Construction Permits MCL
Make property registration statistics available online Registering a Property BOR-SD
Make standardized sale deeds available online. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete automation of processes for registering property Registering a Property BOR-SD
Digitization of records to expedite procedure 7 Registering a Property BOR-SD
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Registering a Property BOR-SD
Notify binding service standards Registering a Property PLRA
Develop an independent complains resolution mechanism Registering a Property PLRA
Publish property registration statistics online Registering a Property PLRA
Develop standardized sale deeds Registering a Property PLRA
Removing procedure 2: Advertisement of a transaction in newspapers and inviting objections Registering a Property PLRA
Increase transparency of information index to 6 Registering a Property PLRA
Reduce a total number of payments and implementing e-payments of GST on Services Paying Taxes FBR
Ensure availability of on-line payment facilities for duty, taxes and all other charges at the border. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Integrate WeBOC with Plant Protection Department Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Integrate WeBOC with Animal Quarantine Department Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Reduce hours to prepare import/export documents from 55 to 20 (export) from 143 to 50 (import) through expansion of electronic document exchanges Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Reduce overall connection time from 215 to 190 days in Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Amend the law to allow businesses to grant a non possessory security right in substantially all of its assets Getting Credit SBP
Extension of a security right to future or after-acquired assets Getting Credit SBP
Permitting general description of debts and obligations in collateral agreements Getting Credit SBP
Complete implementation of the Collateral Registry Getting Credit SBP
Registration of all functional equivalents in a notice-based collateral registry. Getting Credit SBP
Enable the secured creditors to be paid first when a debtor defaults outside an insolvency procedure. Getting Credit SBP
Load calculator for end user to pre determine requirements Getting Electricity KE
Case tracking enabled online Getting Electricity KE
Reduce fee for registration of a small company Starting a Business SECP
Availability of online e-payments facility for paying business registration fees Starting a Business PITB
Integration of PTA on WeBOC Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Enact Credit Bureau Act, 2015. Getting Credit FBR
Property can now be registered in 18 days rather than 56 days and Number of procedures have been reduced from 7 to 4 Registering a Property PLRA
Specimen sale deeds have been placed on PLRA’s website Registering a Property PLRA
Reducing time for execution and registration of deed from 208 to 104 days (ambition to reduce to 16 days) Registering a Property BOR-SD
Additional requirements have been prescribed through 3rd, 4th and 5th schedules to the Companies Act, 2017. Protecting Minority Investors SECP
Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2017 Protecting Minority Investors SECP
The Commission has prescribed detailed disclosures required to be made to the shareholders by the companies Protecting Minority Investors SECP
CP information available on SBCA website Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Planned merger of two procedures: a) registration with social security and b) registration with labor department Starting a Business PITB
Enable combined registration with PESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Punjab) Starting a Business PITB
Enable combined registration with SESSI, Labour and E&T dept. on integrated platform (Business Registration Portal Sindh) Starting a Business PITB
Enact Secured Transactions Act, 2016. Getting Credit SBP
Amend law to allow businesses to grant a non posessory security rights in a single category of movable assets, without requiring a specific description of collateral. Getting Credit SBP
Ensure 50% reduction of customs-related processing time at the borders (Karachi) through time release study Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Enable on-line payment of all taxes ? ensuring e-filing systems are effective and capable of handling e-filing in high volume Paying Taxes FBR
Launch e-permit system for all construction types by automation of const. permits at SBCA including the electronic submission of applications. Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Sindh Registering a Property BOR-SD
Make fee schedule for accessing maps of land plots made publicly available. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) and make it available online. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Introduce and operationalize dedicated commercial bench at Lahore High and District Courts. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Link LDA system with Punjab LARIMS to expedite Procedure 1. Obtain letter from the relevant land owning authority confirming the land title from 2 to 1 day. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Reduction in cost of property registration from 5.2% to 4.2% Registering a Property PLRA
Improvement in Quality of Land Administration Index from 10.5 to 23.5 Registering a Property PLRA
Dedicated website established: http://plra.punjab-zameen.gov.pk Registering a Property PLRA
Digital cadaster of Lahore prepared and available at: http://gisportal.punjab-zameen.gov.pk:81/lrmis_geo/ Registering a Property PLRA
Automation of sub-registrar offices and integration with land records offices Registering a Property PLRA
Launch of standardised software application for registering property Registering a Property PLRA
Establishment of three (3) mediation centres in Lahore Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Introduction of Case Management System at Lahore High Court Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Establishment of District & Session’s Court website for case management Enforcing Contracts L&PAD-PB
Mainstream standardized sale deed usage in Punjab Registering a Property BOR-PB
Complete integration of the SECP E-services with provincial Business Registration Portals to create an electronic one stop shop Starting a Business SECP
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility on the federal level Starting a Business PITB
Create a set of incentives to ensure uptake of the electronic business start-up in Sindh and Punjab Starting a Business P&D-PB
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Sindh Starting a Business SESSI
Enable collection and distribution of credit data from retailers or utility companies. Getting Credit SBP
Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions - Punjab Paying Taxes PESSI
Complete implementation of E-payments of pension contributions Paying Taxes EOBI
Improve risk-management system to reduce a number of physical audits Paying Taxes FBR
Improve Transparency of information index in Sindh by ensuring that KElectric notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Getting Electricity KE
Improve Transparency of information index in Punjab by ensuring that LESCO notifies its customers of a change in tariff ahead of the billing cycle Getting Electricity LESCO
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Sindh to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Getting Electricity KE
Introduce a set of measured to reduce a number of outages to enable Punjab to score on the Reliability of supply and transparency of tariff index Getting Electricity LESCO
Develop an independent complaints resolution mechanism related to issues of land and property registration in Karachi Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete electronic database for checking for encumbrances (liens, mortgages, restrictions and the like) in Lahore and make it available online Registering a Property PLRA
Establish and publish statistics on the number of land disputes in the first instance. Registering a Property BOR-SD
Complete implementation of E-payments of social security contributions Paying Taxes SESSI
Analyze port processes to eliminate duplicate regulatory activities and shorten time to export and import. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Review and improve the risk management system at Customs to achieve greater efficiency. Trading Across Borders CUSTOMS
Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Karachi Dealing with Construction Permits SBCA
Remove the property valuation form (PT-1) as a requirement from Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Lahore. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Launch e-permit system for all construction types. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Improve the pre-screening of applications for construction permits. - Lahore Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Link the systems of LDA with those of the land management authorities to expedite the obtainment of the proof of ownership. Dealing with Construction Permits LDA
Fully automate the process of paying stamp duties. - Lahore Registering a Property PLRA
Achieve full digitalization of ownership records and maps and continue improving the GIS system. - Lahore Registering a Property PLRA
Integrate data bases by linking PLRA and Excise Taxation Departments system to check property tax liabilities automatically. Registering a Property PLRA
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Provide option to pay the cost for the transformer and external work in installments in Karachi. Getting Electricity KE
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Karachi Getting Electricity KE
Set up and enforce binding time limits on procedures to connect to the electricity grid. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Calculate System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) inclusive of all power outages (including load-shedding). - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Undertake a detailed study to understand the bottlenecks of the electrical connection process. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Streamline internal wiring inspection - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Roll out full online application system, with an e-payment option. - Lahore Getting Electricity LESCO
Improve case management system at Punjab High and District Courts to address delays during the trial phase so to increase the Judicial Quality Index from 5 to 10. Enforcing Contracts LHC
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Map court processes to identify sources of delay during commercial case resolution - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Design a plan to initiate automation of court processes - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Increase specialization of the judges dealing with commercial cases - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Karachi Enforcing Contracts SHC
Provide continuous training to judges with jurisdiction over commercial matters. - Lahore Enforcing Contracts LHC
Extend the information covered by credit reporting service providers to include data from retailers or utilities. Getting Credit SBP
Ensure that e-payment is available in practice for corporate accounts to provide all types of companies with the option to pay Corporate Income Tax and GST through the FBR electronic platform. Paying Taxes FBR
Provide option to pay connection fees and security deposits in instalments. Getting Electricity KE
Increase the availability of material at the utility companies. Getting Electricity LESCO
Ensure availability of online fee payment facility in Punjab Starting a Business SECP
Explore ways to simplify the registration for sales tax by eliminating the physical inspection at the business location and the biometric appointment. Starting a Business FBR
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Abbreviation Agency Name
BOR-SD Board of Revenue Sindh
BOR-PB Board of Revenue Punjab
BOR-SD Board of Revenue Sindh
CUSTOMS Pakistan Customs
E&T-PB Excise and Taxation – Punjab
E&T-SD Excise and Taxation – Sindh
EOBI Employees Old age Benefits Institution
EPA-PB Environmental Protection Agency Punjab
FBR Federal Board of Revenue
IFCWB IFC – WB
IndustryDep-PB Industries Department Punjab
KE K-Electric
KWSB Karachi Water and Sewerage Board
L&PAD-PB Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department – Punjab
LabDep-PB Labour Department – Punjab
LabDep-SD Labour Department – Sindh
LDA/TMA-LHR LDA / Tehsil Municipal Administration
LDS Law Department Sindh
LESCO Lahore Electric Supply Company
LG&CD-PB Punjab Local Government & Community Development
LHC Lahore High Court
MCL Municipal Corporation Lahore
MoC Ministry of Commerce
MoLJ Ministry of Law & Justice
PESSI Punjab Employees Social Security Institution
PITB Punjab Information Technology Board
PLRA Punjab Land Records Authority
PRA Punjab Revenue Authority
SBCA Sind Building Control Authority
SBP State Bank of Pakistan
SECP Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan
SEPA Sindh Environmental Protection Agency
SESSI Sindh Employees Social Security Institution
SRB Sindh Revenue Board
  • Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan

  • Federal Board of Revenue

  • Employees Old age Benefits Institution

  • Sindh Employees Social Security Institution

  • Punjab Employees Social Security Institution


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