Islamabad, March 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):As per instructions from the Prime Minister’s office, khuli kachehri has become a regular public outreach activity at the Board of Investment (BOI) which conducted its fifth e-kachehry, chaired by Federal Secretary BOI Fareena Mazhar on March 29, here in Islamabad. Through this platform, several investors and members of business fraternity reached out to BOI with their queries regarding investment opportunities in Pakistan and put forward recommendations to overcome challenges pertaining to doing business in the country.

Export Processing Zones, taxation, CPEC, Joint Ventures, issuance of business visas etc. were the main areas of focus during the session. The participants were appreciative of BOI team for facilitating investors in Pakistan and creating a conducive business environment in the country. During the session, a few complaints and queries pertaining to other departments were also raised which will be taken up by BOI with the concerned departments to ensure timely complaint resolution. The session continued for two hours and was a successful feat in regards to public outreach.

Speaking to the relevant audiences via zoom and telephone, the Secretary encouraged investors to share their project proposals and observations with the Board of Investment (BOI) for further coordination on matters of importance. Secretary BOI termed the e-kachehry an effective tool to reach out to the public and offer on-spot solution to their problems and concerns. She also apprised the participants on recent achievements of BOI in context of investment facilitation and informed them about the recently launched Asaan Karobar program, launched by the President of Pakistan on 18th March to reduce compliance burden on businesses and facilitate Small and Medium Enterprises.

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