LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) organized a seminar on “Export Documentation and FBR Regulatory Requirements” to create awareness among the business community about regulatory procedures, documentation, compliance requirements and the need for a facilitation-oriented approach by government institutions.
LCCI President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol chaired the seminar which was also attended by Chairperson Punjab Women Protection Authority Hina Parvez Butt. Executive Committee Members Firdous Nisar, Idrees Asghar, Riffat Malik and Nilofar Sikandar were also present.
The LCCI President said Pakistan’s exports were stuck around the USD30 billion mark while regional countries were performing far better in this field. Vietnam’s exports had reached around USD500 billion, showing the need for Pakistan to take practical measures to expand its export base and improve competitiveness.
He said the high power tariff was a major challenge for businesses and exporters and stressed that the cost of doing business must be reduced to make the Pakistani products more competitive in international markets.
Faheem said the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) had started working on new sectors to enhance exports, but such initiatives should be supported by a business-friendly regulatory framework, simplified procedures and effective facilitation by government departments.
Chairperson Punjab Women Protection Authority Hina Parvez Butt said effective implementation of laws, clear procedures and responsive government institutions were essential for creating a safe and supportive environment for women. She said women should be able to approach government institutions without fear or unnecessary procedural hurdles, adding that the government was working to make complaint and protection mechanisms more accessible.
Hina further said crimes against women would not be tolerated and that registration of FIRs in cases involving violence against women had been made mandatory. She said the “15” emergency response system and the virtual women police station were providing women with accessible channels to report complaints and seek assistance. She said the Authority could provide support including shelter and psychological assistance and, where necessary, helps arrange alternative safe residence for women who did not feel secure in their homes.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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