SIFC assures KP business community of help in resolving bottlenecks

November 09, 2026 (MLN): The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has assured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s business community that it will work with federal and provincial authorities to resolve bottlenecks hindering business activity and investment, while pursuing regulatory reforms with the KP government to simplify business procedures and reduce regulatory hurdles.

The assurance came at an interactive meeting in Peshawar between the SIFC Director General (DG) and representatives of chambers of commerce, held to discuss the challenges facing businesses and ways to improve the business and investment environment in the province.

The DG briefed the participants on the Council’s mandate, institutional role and ongoing initiatives to facilitate investment and promote a business-friendly environment across the country, said a press release issued.

He stressed the need for coordinated efforts among the federal and provincial governments and the business community to tackle regulatory challenges, and the ongoing collaboration with the provincial government was also discussed in that context.

Chamber representatives shared the operational difficulties and bottlenecks businesses face in the province and called for effective coordination with relevant government departments so that outstanding issues are resolved on time.

SIFC officials heard the concerns in detail and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to addressing the identified bottlenecks.

The business community was assured that SIFC would continue to help resolve issues holding back business activity and investment.

The interaction gave SIFC a chance to engage directly with the provincial business community and underscored the role of public-private coordination in improving the business climate.

SIFC said it remains committed to working with the KP government and business stakeholders to address private sector concerns, simplify regulatory processes and create a conducive environment for business and investment in the province.

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