Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has huge potential for industrial growth, but complex regulations make it difficult for businesses to invest and operate efficiently. Lengthy approvals and high compliance costs slow down progress, discouraging private sector investment. To fix this problem, KP is working on modernising its regulatory framework, making it simpler, clearer, and more business-friendly.

This initiative is focused on cutting red tape, streamlining processes, and improving how businesses interact with government agencies. A user-friendly guide will be created to help investors navigate the system, with an early version available for outreach, followed by an updated version once reforms are approved. These efforts support KP’s Ease of Doing Business agenda, integrating with the Asaan Karobar Facilitation Portal to ensure easier access to regulatory information.

SEED is leading the groundwork for these reforms by mapping existing regulations, identifying barriers, and benchmarking against global best practices. Through Public Private Dialogues (PPDs), SEED is bringing together businesses, investors, and policymakers to pinpoint challenges and develop solutions. Insights from these discussions will shape policy recommendations and regulatory amendments, helping KP create a transparent, efficient, and investment-friendly environment that drives economic growth and job creation.