Asan Karobar app for iPhone and iPad

Asan Karobar is a Government of Pakistan initiative as part of SME Development Policy to lessen the compliance burden on businesses. In a bid to strengthen business culture and provide ease and reduce their compliance burden Prime Minister desired Board of Investment to undertake regulatory Reforms and Guillotine in line with international best practices to identify regulatory obstacles for elimination, simplification and modernization of regulations at all three tiers of government i.e. Federal, Provincial & Local government.

Asan Karobar iOS application is part of the effort in identification of cumbersome regulations; made through active involvement of the private sector, business associations, and chambers of commerce and industry. The proposals received are further examined and then suitable ones are shared with concerned department & agencies in the public sector. The relevant departments also carry out their own impact analysis, and then implement reforms by making suitable regulatory changes to eliminate, reduce or simplify the regulatory difficulties. It is first of its kind partnership between public and private sector to simplify the regulatory landscape and create a friendly environment to support the growth of businesses, particularly SMEs.

By end January 2023, 04 rounds of Regulatory Reforms and Guillotine have been launched by BOI and a total no. of 270 reform proposals have been taken up with federal and provincial departments of which 137 reforms have been implemented. Regulatory ease in various economic sectors is also expected to enhance local and foreign investment and exports.

Features:
- Easily browse through Government Reforms for SME development.
- Record your suggestions, grievances or report an issue you are facing with your SME due to compliance or regulations