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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.

Exporters assured of no harassment

Aug 29, 2026 |

Govt forms facilitation committees to resolve disputes, accelerate export performance KARACHI: The government has notified Export Facilitation Committees to address exporters’ concerns, resolve disputes and prevent harassment by tax officials, Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Friday. Chairing a consultative meeting with All Pakistan Exporters Associations in Karachi, Kayani […more]

Jam Kamal Admits high electricity and gas prices and expensive financing making products uncompetitive

Aug 26, 2026 |

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said Pakistan needs to create a conducive and competitive business environment to boost exports, as high electricity and gas prices and expensive financing are making Pakistani products uncompetitive in international markets. Briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, which met under the chairmanship of Senator Anusha Rahman, the […more]

Promoting Sustainable Basmati Rice Production in Sindh

Aug 25, 2026 |

A Climate-Friendly Strategy for Grower Income, Poverty Reduction and Export Growth 1. Background Rice is not only a staple food crop for the people of Sindh; it is also one of Pakistan’s major sources of foreign exchange earnings, making a significant contribution to the country’s agricultural exports. Since the beginning of the new century, the […more]

Transform youths into job creators rather than job seekers…Deputy chairman senate

Aug 24, 2026 |

Linking the country’s economic future with the entrepreneurial capabilities of its youth, Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedal Khan Nasir said that Pakistan’s sustainable development hinges on transforming the youth into job creators rather than job seekers. Equipped with modern skills, technology, and financial backing, young entrepreneurs possess the full potential to scale their startups into international […more]

Pakistan’s rooftop solar revolution has become one of the most celebrated developments in the country’s energy sector.

Aug 19, 2026 |

Business Recorder    19/8/26 Pakistan’s rooftop solar revolution has become one of the most celebrated developments in the country’s energy sector. Many commentators credit it with mitigating the impact of soaring electricity prices and reducing dependence on an increasingly fragile power system. The government, too, has embraced this narrative, portraying the rapid adoption of rooftop […more]

Iran has expressed interest in trade with Pakistan through Karachi and Gwadar ports

Aug 12, 2026 |

ISLAMABAD: Iran has expressed interest in expanding trade and logistics cooperation with Pakistan through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic ties and increase bilateral trade to $10 billion. The proposal was discussed during the 10th Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal […more]

Govt unveils plan for 90% clean electricity

Aug 5, 2026 |

Awais says IMF restrictions hinder flexible power tariffs ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to increase clean electricity’s share in Pakistan’s power mix to 90 per cent by 2035. He also revealed that limitations under the country’s IMF programme prevent the government from introducing a market-based electricity tariff system […more]

NAFSA to replace outdated plant protection regime with AI-powered digital platform

Aug 4, 2026 |

  Our CorrespondentAugust 04, 20262 min read  facebook twitter whatsup linkded email QUALITY SERVICES: Cheema said NAFSA is one of the most significant institutional reforms in Pakistan’s agriculture sector and will greatly improve the business environment for importers and exporters dealing in plants, seeds, and other agricultural products. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD:The government is establishing a new regulatory authority to […more]

PM says highest SME financing bank to receive award

Jul 29, 2026 |

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Tuesday that a new scoring mechanism would be introduced to put banks’ performance under the spotlight, track progress towards lending targets and push financial institutions to expand credit for businesses. The proposal was presented at a high-level review meeting chaired by the prime minister on improving access […more]

Pakistan gets first industrial AI hub

Jul 28, 2026 |

Centre will integrate manufacturing tech, applied research to improve product quality ISLAMABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to establish Pakistan’s first-ever Center for Industrial Innovation and AI (CIINAI) at the National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, according to a statement on Thursday. The MoU was signed between the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), […more]