QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]
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SIFC: A Vision Stalled by Execution
In 2023, the government formed the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with the grand vision of attracting both, domestic and international investment into Pakistan. The idea was simple yet powerful: bring all key stakeholders, civil, military, and bureaucratic, onto one platform to fast-track investment, cut red tape, and make Pakistan more attractive to investors. The […]