Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched the Sindh Business One-Stop Shop (SBOSS) — a digital platform that makes business registration and licensing easier across the province.
The launch ceremony was held at CM House and attended by Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Shaikh, provincial ministers, secretaries, senior officials, and business community members.
Speaking at the event, the chief minister called SBOSS a major step forward for Sindh’s economy and governance. “This is more than just a digital service. It’s a key reform in our governance structure to support business and industry,” he said.
The platform, developed under the World Bank’s CLICK Project, currently offers 32 e-licensing services from nine major departments. It is available 24/7 and connected with national databases like NADRA, SECP, 1LINK, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department. This allows real-time identity checks and secure online payments.
For the first time in Pakistan, blockchain technology has also been used in a government platform to protect data, ensure transparency, and prevent forgery.
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Mr Shah said SBOSS will help both large investors and small business owners by providing a fair, predictable, and user-friendly system. He encouraged entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the platform.
He admitted that the Sindh government faces criticism, but said they are focused on modern governance. “We must keep up with the world, or we will be left behind. Sindh is ready to lead in industrial growth,” he said.
The chief minister shared that all business licenses would now be processed online. Future steps include digitising all regulatory services, opening Business Facilitation Centres across Sindh, and starting a 24/7 Digital Contact Centre.
He also highlighted that Pakistan has improved its position on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, moving from 147th to 108th place in the last three years. “For economic progress, we must focus on industrial growth,” he added.
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Mr Shah thanked the World Bank for supporting the reform and praised the Sindh Investment Department and other partners for making SBOSS possible.
Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Shaikh said SBOSS is a positive step towards making business easier in Pakistan. He said the federal government also plans to simplify licensing rules to attract more investment.
He appreciated the Sindh government’s efforts, mentioning recent gains in the national economy such as improved currency and foreign exchange reserves. “Issuing the first SBOSS license today marks a fresh start,” he said.
Special Assistant to CM Qasim Naveed and Investment Secretary Raja Khurram Shahzad also spoke at the ceremony. The SBOSS platform is now live and can be accessed by users across Sindh.
