Category Archives: ticker_reform_activity

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism introduced in Balochistan

Introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism   Reform ID  B092  Reform Description  Before: There was no Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism in place, therefore, courts were the only forum to resolve the business-related disputes.  After:  Balochistan Government has approval “The Balochistan Alternative Dispute Resolution Bill, 021” to enable establishment of alternate dispute resolution system in Balochistan.  Sector  All Sectors  Beneficiaries  All Businesses  Jurisdiction/ Location  Balochistan  Department …

Registration of Factories have been made time bound in Balochistan

Timelines Prescribed for Registration of a Factory  Reform ID  B091  Reform Description  Before: For new businesses, registration process was time consuming and frustrating as there was no time frame specified.    After: The factory registration process has been made time bound and the registration process has become efficient.  Sector  Manufacturing Sector  Beneficiaries  All Factories  Jurisdiction/ Location  Balochistan   Department  Industries &Commerce Department Balochistan   Date…

Risk based Inspections Introduced in Balochistan

Risk Based Inspections, through Amendment in Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969  Reform ID  B090  Reform Description  Before: Labour departments used to inspect all businesses on frequent basis even inspected those businesses where no risk of safety and security is involved  After: Now for compliant and low risk businesses, no. of inspections has been decreased. Un-necessary inspections have been eliminated.  Sector  All sectors  Beneficiaries  All…

Requirement for White Washing all surfaces in Factories Abolished

Eliminate Requirement for whitewashing all surfaces in factories [Factories Act]  Reform ID  K089  Reform Description  Before: Factories Act prescribed minute details like grading of whitewash and ensuring all surfaces are white washed. Inspectors used to penalize businesses for even minor violations concerning whitewashing of factory premises.     After:  Now the businesses have been permitted not to compulsorily white wash the surface if…

Requirement for White Washing all surfaces in Factories Abolished in Punjab

Eliminate Requirement for Whitewashing all Surfaces in Factories [Factories Act]  Reform ID  P088  Reform Description  Before: Punjab Factories Act prescribed minute details like grading of whitewash and ensuring all surfaces are white washed. Inspectors used to penalize businesses for even minor violations concerning whitewashing of factory premises.     After:  Now the businesses have been permitted not to compulsorily white wash the surface…

Requirement for White Washing of all surfaces in Factories Abolished in Balochistan

Eliminate Requirement for whitewashing all surfaces in factories [Factories Act]  Reform ID  B087  Ticker  Requirement for White Washing of all surfaces in Factories Abolished in Balochistan  Reform Description  Before: Factories Act prescribed minute details like grading of whitewash and ensuring all surfaces are white washed. Inspectors used to penalize businesses for even minor violations like whitewashing of factory premises.    After:  Now the businesses have been permitted…

Drug License Process Automated in Balochistan

Automation of Drug License Process by Government of Balochistan  Reform ID  B086  Reform Description  Before: Drug Sale license were issued by using traditional manual system which was burdensome because of increased cost and compliance hassle.     After: Drug Sale Licenses can be obtained by applying on newly developed online portal;  (http://www.dghs.gob.pk/medicalapp/index).   Sector  Pharmaceutical and Healthcare  Beneficiaries  All Medical Stores /…

Elimination of Generation License for net-metering through Solar/Wind Generation up to 25 kW system by NEPRA

Elimination of generation License by NEPRA for net-metering through Solar/Wind Power Generation up to 25 kW  Reform ID   F083 Ticker  Elimination of Generation License for net-metering through Solar/Wind Generation up to 25 kW system by NEPRA  Reform Description  Before:   All Consumers intending to connect with national grid through net-metering had to obtain generation license from NEPRA.    After:   Now the small consumers and SMEs can avail facility of net-metering and connect their solar or wind…

PSQCA Launched Online portal for Licensing and Inspections

Automation & Modernization of Licensing and Inspection by PSQCA  Reform ID  F082  Reform Description  Before: PSQCA has mandate to ensure observance of standards of mandatory products in Pakistan. Businesses had to visit PSQCA office to register their products.   After:  A dedicated web portal (http://pas.psqca.com.pk/e_services/ca_online.aspx) for Licensing has been introduced by PSQCA. Now applications for licensing and inspections can be filed from anywhere online.   Sector …

Small organizations (5-9 employees) are exempted from mandatory registration with Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI)

RG1-15F :  Eliminate Mandatory Registration with Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI) for micro/ small organization [5-9 employees]  Reform ID   F081 Reform Description  Before: All businesses having at least 5 employees were required to register with the Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI).  After: Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI) has exempted micro/ small organizations from mandatory registration.  Sector  All Sectors   Beneficiaries  All Small Businesses  Jurisdiction/ Location …