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The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Asaan Karobar Bill 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at simplifying business regulations, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing Pakistan’s global competitiveness. The bill, presented by Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, was approved by a majority vote during Monday’s session in Islamabad.
The legislation seeks to eliminate outdated bureaucratic hurdles that make it difficult to start and operate businesses in Pakistan. It introduces reforms to streamline registration, licensing, and compliance processes across various departments through digital integration.
Under the bill, the government will establish a Pakistan Regulatory Registry and a Pakistan Business Portal, serving as a one-window digital platform for all business-related approvals.
Explaining the objective, the bill states,
“Businesses currently face multiple registrations and manual processes, many of which are outdated and unnecessarily complex. The new system will simplify these requirements and reduce both cost and time for entrepreneurs.”
Officials believe the reforms will pave the way for greater foreign investment, job creation, and faster economic growth, aligning with global standards of ease of doing business.
The Asaan Karobar Bill 2025 marks a significant policy shift toward regulatory modernization, signaling Pakistan’s commitment to building a more investor-friendly and efficient business environment.
