The meeting, which was also briefed about ease of doing business in SMEs sector, was told that the implementation of administrative reforms for SMEs sector was in progress at fast pace.
It was further told that with 98% and 96% of work completed in the first and second phase, respectively, work on the recently launched third phase was also in progress on priority basis.
The meeting was told that work on Easy Business Portal had also been completed and it would be launched soon. The 68 reforms were being implemented in 58 institutions of 21 sectors. The reforms besides ease of doing business in SMEs sector would also help create employment opportunities.
The procedure of feedback at portal had also been explained, which would enable direct receipt of opinion in the sector.
In order to ensure uniformity in the quality of food items and edibles, standards had been issued which would be unanimously implemented by all the provinces.
As the meeting was informed about the government’s measures for removing hurdles in the way of investment, the prime minister directed to remove the hurdles at the earliest.
Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan would soon complete the digital issuance of all ‘no objection certificates’ including registration certificates for the export of medical devices.
The meeting was briefed on the comprehensive strategy being formulated on the import of waste from abroad and steps being taken to use local waste as an alternative.
In addition to the above, to facilitate tourism industry, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority was reviewing the issue of separate cable licenses for hotels.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf and other senior officials. The chief secretaries of the four provinces also attended the meeting through video link.