Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened an urgent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) on February 4, 2026, to review regulatory reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, with a particular focus on tax relief measures for foreign and international investors.
According to official sources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised a tax relief plan for existing and new global investors, which will be presented during the meeting. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is also expected to submit its recommendations to support regulatory simplification and investor facilitation.
An official notification issued by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretariat stated that the meeting will assess progress on regulatory reform initiatives previously approved by the CCoRR. The review will focus on the implementation status of these reforms and their measurable impact on improving the investment climate, enhancing ease of doing business, and facilitating both domestic and foreign investment.
In addition to reviewing ongoing initiatives, the committee will consider new reform proposals aimed at further reducing regulatory bottlenecks. Participants have been directed to attend the meeting in person; however, in unavoidable circumstances, a senior officer not below BS-21 may represent the relevant ministry or division.
Attendees have also been instructed to come fully prepared with updated progress reports detailing actions taken, milestones achieved, outstanding issues, and firm timelines for the implementation of approved reforms to ensure an outcome-oriented discussion.
The meeting will be chaired under the auspices of the Prime Minister’s Office and attended by secretaries of key federal ministries and divisions, the SIFC added.
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