PSQCA Introduced a Simple Inspection Regime for Licence
Before: PSQCA used to visit the factory multiple times before granting the license, which took several weeks.
After: The entire inspection/ verification process is completed in one day now.
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15. January 2021.
National Electricity & Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Federal (Entire Pakistan)
Solar Energy Businesses
Energy (Solar)
Condition of 3-Phase Meter removed for Net-Metering Connection
Before: To avail the facility of net-metering, consumers were required to first obtain a normal 3-phase meter before getting a bi-directional (green) meter, causing delay and extra cost.
After: Now, direct installation of bi-directional meter is allowed which saves time and Rs. 15,000 for each consumer.
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29. July 2021.
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
Federal (Entire Pakistan)
Medical Devices Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Importing (Medical Devices)
Requirements for Manufacturing of Non-Sterile PPEs Simplified
Before: The manufacturers of PPEs were following a pharmaceutical regime which required them to hire pharmacists and install HVAC systems etc., causing huge financial burden.
After: Under the new Regime, all such unnecessary requirements have been removed for PPE manufacturers.
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26. June 2021.
KP Environment Protection Agency
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Construction Sector, Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing (Construction)
Requirement of NOC for construction from Environment Department eliminated
Before: All types of construction projects had to obtain NOC from EPA of KP
After: 15 Categories of construction projects exempted from NOC of Environment Department
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19. April 2021.
Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)
PSQCA has Reduced Annual Inspections Meant for Standards Compliance
Before: Each year PSQCA used to conduct four inspections to test products, which was costly and a burden on businesses.
After: Now, there would be only two annual inspections resulting in reduced testing and costs.
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26. August 2021.
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
Federal (Entire Pakistan)
Manufacturing (Medical Devices) / Importers
Manufacturing & Importing (Medical Devices)
Process of Registration for Getting License for Import and Manufacturing of Medical Devices, from DRAP has been Fully Automated
Before: License application along with documents had to be physically submitted in DRAP’s Islamabad Office, causing delay and extra cost to business.
After: The Registration process has been simplified and automated. Applicants can now submit applications online from anywhere in Pakistan.
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30. August 2021.
Alternative Engineering Development Board (AEDB)
Federal (Entire Pakistan)
Energy (Solar)
Energy (Solar)
Warranty Requirements for Solar Equipment have been Made In Line with the Warranty Given by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Before: AEDB had fixed warranty periods for different equipment arbitrarily, over and above the warranty period given by OEMs, causing additional cost to businesses.
After: Now the warranty period would be the same as given by OEMs which will remove hardship to businesses.
