ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Wednesday resumed the proceedings of fifth executive committee meeting to review progress of remaining ministries regarding improving business environment in the country and macro-economic stability.

According to the Information Ministry, the meeting that took place at PMO was chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and attended by National Coordinator for SIFC, SAPM (Governance Effectiveness), federal and provincial ministers concerned and high officials.

The committee also reviewed various enforcement mechanisms put in place to deal with the menace of smuggling, hoarding and black marketing.

Published in Dawn, September 28th, 2023

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