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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.

Jun 28, 2025 | | Say something

UNISAME Appreciates Industrial Growth Committee but Flags Omission of SME Representation**   The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s initiative to form a high-powered committee aimed at reviving industrial growth. However, the association has raised serious concerns over the exclusion of a representative from the SME sector, calling it […more]

Jun 27, 2025 | | Say something

UNISAME commemorates world MSME day UNISAME <unisame@gmail.com> 11:23 AM (7 minutes ago) The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises ( UNISAME ) commemorated the International MSME Day at a local club with its patrons. This day is observed annually on June 27. This date was designated by the United Nations General Assembly  to recognize the significant contributions […more]

Jun 18, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) is pleased to announce the inclusion of the SME Farmers Association (SMEFA) as an affiliate in its fold to promote the cause of the farm sector which is the primary source of raw material. UNISAME aims at creating awareness that agriculture is the backbone of the economy […more]

SMEs DISAPPOINTED WITH TAILORED BUDGET

Jun 14, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) expressed disappointment with the fiscal budget 2025-26. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said it was indeed very disappointing to note the imposition of 18% Sales Tax (ST) on Solar Panels. The SME units to make energy affordable were installing solar systems and instead of encouraging them to make […more]

Jun 7, 2025 | | Say something

Public input invited on SME finance guidelines SBP drafts new lending regulations for small to mid-range businesses amid calls for reform Usman HanifJune 06, 2025 To enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a comprehensive draft of revised Prudential Regulations (PRs) for SME financing. […more]

UNISAME SUBMITS DOABLE PROPOSALS TO SAPM

May 28, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises ( UNISAME) has invited the attention of Haroon Akhtar special assistant to prime minister (PM) Shehnaaz Sharif to the most urgent need for concrete measures to bring about noteworthy uplift of the sector. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said we have asked Haroon Akhtar to take up the matter […more]

May 26, 2025 | | Say something

Unisame urges PM to ensure the budget brings remedies for the SME sector. Zulfikar Thaver <zulfikar.thaver@unisame.org> 11:27 AM (12 minutes ago) to Kinza, news, Munawar, Manzar, Shahid, aqkhan69, Haris, mhaqureshi, bcc: Media The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif to ensure that the genuine demands of the SME sector are met in the forthcoming budget 2025-26 to […more]

UNISAME URGES SMEDA TO FACILITATE JOINT VENTURES WITH CHINA

May 12, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises ( UNISAME) has urged the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to facilitate joint ventures, collaboration and transfer of technology with China. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said their is a technological gap and this can be filled on fast track with the help of China through joint […more]

May 6, 2025 | | Say something

Unisame issues checklist for SME units to support civil defense UNISAME <unisame@gmail.com> Mon, May 5, 1:07 PM (19 hours ago) The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has issued a check list for ready reference and preparedness to SME units. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said it is very important for all SME units in Pakistan to […more]

Unisame issues checklist for SME units to support civil defense

May 4, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has issued a check list for ready reference and preparedness to SME units. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said it is very important for all SME units in Pakistan to take measures for safety and protection of its workers and staff to face any eventuality in case of […more]