The reform working group meeting of REMIT’s investment climate portfolio
The reform working group meeting of REMIT’s investment climate portfolio was held at BOARD OF INVESTMENT, chaired by Secretary BOI. He appreciated the work done by REMIT and approved the work plan with a specific emphasis on activities related to ease of doing business. Ease of doing is the topmost agenda for the Prime Minister’s […]
REMIT held a two-day training workshop with officials of 60+ federal ministries and affiliated organisations
REMIT held a two-day training workshop with officials of 60+ federal ministries and affiliated organizations on climate, disaster, and gender budget tagging. More than 100 officials were trained on how to assign tags to every cost center along the three dimensions. A consistent communication loop has also been established based on this training workshop to […]
Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy
The season of watery eyes and respiratory issues has begun in parts of Pakistan due to hazardous smog- vehicular pollution being a primary reason. REMIT is supporting the Government of Pakistan in developing an EV policy. Extensive stakeholder consultations in different cities in Pakistan are underway to formulate a policy that truly reflects the needs […]
TEXPO
REMIT is at TEXPO today, showcasing our work on enabling policy for greening textile value chains, green technologies trade, and circular economy. REMIT presented key recommendations for a future where sustainable practices are not just an option, but a necessity for competitive advantage for selling in global business markets. We are emphasizing the role of […]
REMIT’s Steering Committee
REMIT’s Steering Committee was held in Islamabad today with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, and senior leadership from key government ministries, and REMIT’s implementing partners – World Bank, GCSI, and ASI also attended the meeting. The minister reviewed the work done in different outputs of the […]
Driving Investment Opportunities in Pakistan
Revenue Mobilisation, Investment, and Trade Programme (REMIT) presented Sectoral Investment Frameworks for Agriculture, Livestock, and Information Technology (IT) to the senior leadership of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). These frameworks aim to: ✔ Highlight key investment opportunities ✔ Provide a clear, step-by-step roadmap for investment in these sectors ✔ Recommend policies to enhance Foreign […]
Unlocking Pakistan’s agriculture potential through regulatory reforms
REMIT partnered with the Board of Investment for a Public-Private Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms in Key Agricultural Markets following the Prime Minister’s directives. The event, led by Secretary BoI and Additional Secretary brought together industry leaders, public sector representatives, and development partners to advance Pakistan’s agricultural regulatory framework. The dialogue aimed to review existing frameworks, […]
Private Sector Investments for Climate Change in Pakistan TVC
Private Sector Investments for Climate Change in Pakistan TVC Pakistan’s Textile Value Chain (TVC) is vital to the nation’s economy, linking agriculture and textile production to exports. It is the country’s economic backbone, contributing to 60% of total exports and 8.5% of the GDP while employing 40% of the industrial workforce. The TVC is also […]
Pakistan’s PM approves one of the largest regulatory reform initiatives in the world
Pakistan is taking a significant step towards improving its investment climate with the introduction of one of the llargest regulatory reform initiatives in the world. Supported by the FCDO-funded ASI-REMIT Pakistan program and Jacobs Cordova & Associates, this initiative aims to reduce thousands of burdensome regulations and formalities, making it easier for businesses to operate […]