Sr  No.

Proposal

Department

Status

1

Eliminate multiple Inspections by Building Control Authorities for low risk (Category-1) Buildings

LG & RD

Implemented

2

Eliminate requirement for NOC from EPA for buildings of non-hazardous category

EPA

Implemented

3

Waive off Registration fee of Labour Department  

Labour

Implemented

4

Criteria for determination of fair surface rent to be added into the KP Mineral Sector Governance Act, 2017

Mines & Minerals

Implemented

5

For registration of firms by the registrar, develop online application filing, processing and registration system.

Directorate of Industries

Implemented

(apps.kpitb.gov.pk/kp_eodb)

6

Amendments in building by-laws to determine a specific timeline for approval of maps/layout plans, and quick issuance of construction permits.

LG & RD

Implemented

7

Amendments in the KP EPA Act and rules to provide that if the authority fails to decide on the grant or refusal of approval within a reasonable specified period, approval shall be deemed to have been granted.

EPA

Implemented

8

Online registration of food products through one-stop-shop.

KP Food Safety & Halal Food Authority

Implemented

(https://e.kpfsa.gov.pk/)

9

Amendments in the Registration Act, 1908 and Rules for online repository and electronic verification of registered property.

Revenue & Estate

Implemented (by amending the law)

10

Provide enforcement of issuing drug license within timeline.

Health

Already Existed

11

Automation of drug licensing process as done in KPK.

Health

Already Existed

12

Eliminate Requirement for placing of Spittoons in factories [under relevant Section of Factories Act]

Labour

Implemented

13

Eliminate Requirement for whitewashing all surfaces in factories [Factories Act]

Labour

   Implemented  

14

Shops and Establishments Ordinance/ Act should be updated for Risk-based inspections

Labour

Implemented

15

Factories Act, 1934 (re-enacted in 2013/2015) may be amended to fix timelines for registration of a factory from the date of filling of application

Labour

Implemented

16

Enhance drug license period from 2-5 years

Health

Already Exists

17

Introduce Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanism

Home

Already Exists

18

Introduce Commercial Courts for speedy disposal of  business disputes

Industries

 Implemented

19

Introduction of automated case management system for Courts

Home

Implemented

20

Eliminate regulations  for declaring smaller establishments as factories (section 5 of Factories Act)

Labour

Implemented

21

Specify timeframe for processing of NoCs/permits for low-risk buildings and to permit applicant to start construction if objection/ rejection is not conveyed with in the timeline.

LG & RD

Already Existed

22

Eliminate requirement of mandatory apprenticeship program from 20% of employees to 10%, for SMEs

Industries

Implemented

23

Enhancement of validity period of license for auto workshops to 3 years

Transport & Mass Tansit

Implemented

24

Enable simultaneous registration of firms with FBR and relevant provincial departments

Directorate of Industries

Agreed

BOI Islamabad has been requested for Coordination with FBR

25

Prescribe timelines for the registration process of partnerships in relevant regulations

Directorate of Industries

Implemented

26

Eliminate mandatory registration with Social Security Department for small businesses (less than 10 employees)

KPESSI

Rejected by the Governing Body of the Department

27.

Control unauthorized inspections and establish a system for feedback by businesses

EPA

KPESSI

Labour

Directorate of Industries

KP Halal Food Authority

Online feedback Mechanism Implemented

28.

Reduce excessive & arbitrary amounts of surcharge on overdue contributions/ payments across the country

KPESSI

Agreed

Pending for Cabinet Decision

29.

Reduce delays in Environmental Approval of industry/ premises 

EPA

implemented

30.

Reduce the frequency of assessments and audit by Social Security institutions

KPESSI

Agreed

Pending for Cabinet Decision

31.

Review all Acts as per the latest requirements w.r.t processes, eligibility criteria, and compliance procedure.

Simplify and update the labor laws to remove restricting clauses requiring physical registers and restricting operational timings.

Automate the manual processes.

KPESSI

Agreed

Pending for Cabinet Decision

32.

Update the definition of worker and policy, to make companies responsible for health insurance packages of professionals and executives – not falling in the low-wage worker category.

Establish a standard protocol for data collection, required documents, inspection visits, and audits, to address harassment queries and concerns.

KPESSI

Agreed

Pending for Cabinet Decision

33.

Elimination of requirement by Govt Depts to only use Sheesham/ Keekar for supply of furniture and fixtures

No such Requirements as per KPPRA Act 2012 (restricting specification of furniture to the Sheesham / Keekar is against the spirit of Section 23 (04) of the KPPRA Act 2012)