Department

Reform

Status

Lahore Development Authority

Eliminate multiple Inspections by Building Control Authorities for low risk (Category-1) Buildings

Implemented

Lahore Development Authority

Eliminate requirement for NOC from EPA for buildings of non-hazardous category

[as already done by Punjab and Sindh]

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Waive off Registration fee of Labour Department [as already done by Punjab and Sindh]

Implemented

Mines & Minerals Department

Criteria for determination of fair surface rent to be added into the KP Mineral Sector Governance Act, 2017

Implemented

Industries Department

For registration of firms by the registrar, develop online application filing, processing and registration system.

Implemented

Lahore Development Authority

Amendments in building by-laws to determine a specific timeline for approval of maps/layout plans, and quick issuance of construction permits.

Implemented

Punjab Food Authority

Online registration of food products through one-stop-shop.

Implemented

Board of Revenue

Amendments in the Registration Act, 1908 and Rules for online repository and electronic verification of registered property.

Implemented

Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department

Provide enforcement of issuing drug license within timeline.

Implemented

Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department

Automation of drug licensing process as done in KPK. 

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Eliminate Requirement for placing of Spittoons in factories [under relevant Section of Factories Act]

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Eliminate Requirement for whitewashing all surfaces in factories [Factories Act]

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969 should be updated for Risk-based inspections

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Factories Act, 1934 (re-enacted in 2013/2015) may be amended to fix timelines for registration of a factory from the date of filling of application

Implemented

Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department

Enhance Drug license period from 2-5 years 

Implemented

Lahore High Court

Introduce Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanism

Implemented

Lahore High Court

Introduce Commercial Courts for speedy disposal of business disputes

Implemented

Lahore High Court

Introduction of automated case management system for Courts

Implemented

Labour & Human Resource Department

Eliminate regulations for declaring smaller establishments as factories (section 5 of Factories Act)


Implemented

TEVTA

Eliminate requirement of mandatory apprenticeship programme from 20% of employees to 10%, for SMEs 

Implemented

Local Government & Community Development

Reduce the time duration for the approval of permissible use of property to 30 working days 

Implemented

Industries Department

Enable simultaneous registration of firms with FBR and relevant provincial departments

Implemented

Industries Department

Prescribe timelines for the registration process of partnerships in relevant regulations

Implemented

Mines & Minerals Department

Introduce option of an installment procedure for remaining/ unpaid royalty amount for mining lessee

Implemented

  • PESSI
  • Industries Department
  • Labour & HR Department
  • Punjab Food Authority
  • Environment Protection Department

An online system to be developed for authorizing inspections which would allow businesses to verify the authorization of the inspection and also enable them to give feedback on the visit

Implemented

PESSI

The declaration by establishments should be generally allowed on self-assessment basis. A small no. of firms may be subjected to examination of record/ audit on risk assessment principles.

Implemented

All Departments

There are good alternatives to Sheesham/ Keekar which are equally durable and reliable including imported woods and laminated boards etc. Govt Departments may review their policy and allow use of alternatives with guarantee assurance from the manufacturer.

Implemented