PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Industries Department and KP Board of Investment (KP-BOIT) with support from Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) – UK funded programme, has launched a major reform package aimed at transforming the province’s business environment, boosting investment, and improving ease of doing business.
Part of the reform are the “KP Investment Guides for Industries 2025,” which were officially launched by Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to KP CM on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, Vice Chaiman of KPBOIT Hassan Masood Kunwar, Secretary Industries, Commerce & Technical Education Department, Masood Ahmed, and the SEED Programme.
Brief presentations by the SEED team to give an overview of the Investment Guides for Industries 2025 are step-by-step manuals that help businesses set up and expand in KP.
The guides cover the full range of processes, including company registration, licenses, permits, utilities, land access, tax compliance, and sector-specific requirements. Designed for both local and international investors, the guides turn complex procedures into clear, navigable steps, helping businesses save time and focus on growth.
The guides are backed by the Aasan Karobar Bill 2025, recently presented in the provincial assembly. The Bill provides the legal foundation for KP’s one-window Aasan Karobar Portal, making it mandatory for all departments to process registrations, licenses, certifications, and permits digitally.
With features such as time-bound approvals, real-time digital tracking, automatic escalation of delays, grievance redress mechanisms, legal recognition of digital approvals and e-payments, the Bill is a major step forward in ensuring transparency, accountability, and investor confidence.
Speaking at the launch as a Guest Speaker Barrister Saif said: “This reform marks a new era for investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By cutting bureaucratic hurdles and introducing simple, reliable systems, we are creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create jobs, and contribute to the province’s growth.” He expressed his heartfelt concerns about the recent flood situation in different parts of the province. He assured that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is fully committed to providing relief and rehabilitation support to the affected communities.
He stated that despite the challenges caused by natural calamities, the government is determined to continue its reform agenda for economic growth and sustainable development.
As a Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker, Vice Chairman KPBOIT, Hassan Masood Kunwar emphasized the significance of the Aasan Karobar Act by stating, “The reform will transform KP economically and improve business processes by giving investors clarity, predictability, and confidence.
The Secretary Industries, Masood Ahmed stated that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the vision of ease of doing business, has always prioritized creating an enabling environment for investors and entrepreneurs.
At the end Advisor to CM on Finance, Muzammil Aslam expressed his views and stated that KP is blessed with immense potential – from natural resources and agriculture to tourism, mining, energy, and information technology. What was needed was a robust framework to translate this potential into investment and economic growth.
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