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The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) is an SME forum with aim and object to promote the SME sector. It first started with creating awareness that SME promotion is no charity, it is the right of the sector secondly it identified the impediments to SME growth and thirdly it keeps informing the policy makers remedial measures, Finally it plays a role to advocate the cause of the sector.

https://www.dawn.com/news/2037942/one-in-three-adults-in-pakistan-lives-with-psychological-disorder-study

Oct 18, 2026 |

KARACHI: Pakistan’s first nationally representative mental health survey has shown that nearly one in three adults is living with a diagnosable mental and behavioural disorder, highlighting a major public health challenge affecting millions of people across the country. The findings come from the largest and most comprehensive mental health study ever conducted in Pakistan, say […more]

UBG Southern Zone has formally and unanimously approved the nomination of S. M. Tanveer for the office of President of FPCCI in the upcoming general elections.

Oct 14, 2026 |

KARACHI: The Core Committee of the United Business Group (UBG) Southern Zone has formally and unanimously approved the nomination of prominent business leader S. M. Tanveer for the office of President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in the upcoming general elections. During the southern zone core committee session, house […more]

Exporters require wider access to credit insurance

Oct 12, 2026 |

Jam Kamal asks EXIM Bank to explore cooperation with international export credit agencies ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for wider access to export credit insurance and financing to help Pakistani exporters enter new markets, manage payment risks and expand their business, with particular attention to small enterprises and first-time exporters. The […more]

Govt paying special attention to industrial competitiveness, exports: Haroon Akhtar

Oct 6, 2026 |

Advisor to Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said on Saturday that Pakistan’s textile industry is an important pillar of the country’s economic identity. The government is paying special attention to the promotion of production, investment, productivity, industrial competitiveness and exports under the National Industrial Policy. He added, Pakistan will have to […more]

VENTURE CAPITAL REFORM: THE REAL TEST

Oct 5, 2026 |

Consider a startup in Pakistan making software to help textile exporters keep track of production and meet buyers’ requirements. The company has an innovative product but lacks collateral and money to hire developers and sell its products. Thus, it will be hard to obtain a loan from a bank. Venture investor will be willing to […more]

Pakistan proposes next-generation economic corridors

Oct 2, 2026 |

Sees CAREC Corridors 5 and 6 as opportunity to connect Central Asia with Arabian Sea Our CorrespondentSeptember 30, 20261 min read  facebook twitter whatsup linkded email ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for transforming Carec transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by integrating infrastructure, logistics, digital connectivity, energy cooperation and climate resilience. […more]

Naqvi orders intensified crackdown on cybercrimes

Sep 28, 2026 |

NAQVI IN TOP GEAR….Unisame Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting with officials during his visit to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Central Zone Headquarters. —APP ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a further intensification of operations against cybercriminals during a visit to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Central Zone headquarters, […more]

Trade Associations Must Stay Focused on Trade and Industry, Not Politics: UNISAME

Sep 27, 2026 |

Karachi — The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has called upon trade bodies, chambers, and industry associations across Pakistan to steer clear of national politics and dedicate their full attention to the promotion of trade, commerce, and industry. President UNISAME, Zulfikar Thaver, said that trade associations exist to serve the collective economic interests […more]

SMEDA, Daraz Pakistan explore e-commerce programme for SMEs

Sep 26, 2026 |

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Daraz Pakistan will explore new avenues of collaboration to help Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) build digital capabilities, expand their access to e-commerce and unlock new opportunities for growth. LAHORE, Sep 25 (APP): Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Daraz Pakistan will explore new […more]

UNISAME Urges FBR to Restore IRIS Portal and Extend Filing Deadline for Taxpayers ….The Financial Daily 18/9/26

Sep 19, 2026 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed serious concern over the persistent technical breakdown of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal, which has left thousands of taxpayers, tax practitioners, and SME businesses unable to file Sales Tax and Income Tax returns in a timely manner. President UNISAME, Zulfikar Thaver, said […more]