The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) highly appreciated and expressed thanks to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority ( SMEDA) for the SME Expo 26 at Lahore and said it provided an opportunity to the SMEs to exhibit their wares to the business community and also consumers to witness the goods made […more]
LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a strong rebound in December 2025, registering a 14 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase compared to November, primarily driven by a more than 50pc surge in Basmati shipments. The impressive performance enabled Pakistan to overtake Vietnam and emerge as the world’s third-largest rice exporter, behind India and Thailand, during the […more]
A think tank has proposed that the government introduce generous exposure limits of up to Rs500 million for medium enterprises (ME) and Rs100 million for small enterprises (SE), allowing banks to finance growing SMEs without regulatory caps. Under the Clean Facility Limit programme, it proposed offering clean lending of up to Rs50 million based on […more]
Pakistan can boost exports by focusing on these key areas: 1. *Diversify Export Basket*: Reduce reliance on textiles and explore high-value sectors like: – *IT Services*: Capitalize on global demand for digital services. – *Agricultural Products*: Process and export value-added food items. – *Pharmaceuticals*: Expand production and compliance with international standards. – *Sports Goods […more]
SBP focuses on collateral-free, cash-flow-based financing
PM Shehbaz Sharif directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium-sized enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority’s business plan aimed at promoting small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. […more]
Nadia Jehangir Seth’s appointment as CEO of SMEDA is a significant leadership decision for Pakistan’s SME sector. Her deep institutional knowledge and policy expertise align closely with the organization’s key strategic goals. Official Appointment Confirmation The federal government, with cabinet approval, has appointed Nadia Jahangir Seth as Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium […more]