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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.

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]

Government Urged To Give Relief To SMEs And Senior Citizens In Budget

May 3, 2025 | | Say something

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the government to accommodate the majority under privileged sector and also the senior citizens in the fiscal budget for 2025/2026. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the SME exporters are not in a position to pay such high taxes imposed on them and would not be […more]

ROAD MAP FOR UPLIFT OF MSME SECTOR

Mar 22, 2025 |

Hello Zulfikar Thaver, Thank you for your question regarding the uplift of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. While I don’t have specific, up-to-date roadmaps for 2025, I can provide a general framework that governments, organizations, and stakeholders often use to support the growth and development of the MSME sector. Here are some […more]

UNISAME URGES GOVT TO DO MORE FOR WOMEN ON INT’L DAY

Mar 12, 2025 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) Council members gathered at a local club to honour women of the world who have made their countries and communities proud by their outstanding work in their respective fields. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver at the very outset said women are excellent managers and have proved themselves to […more]

UNISAME URGES GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE FOR WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL DAY

Mar 9, 2025 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) Council members gathered at a local club to honour women of the world who have made their countries and communities proud by their outstanding work in their respective fields. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver at the very outset said women are excellent managers and have proved themselves to […more]

UNISAME COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND URGES GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE

Mar 8, 2025 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) Council members gathered at a local club to honour women of the world who have made their countries and communities proud by their outstanding work in their respective fields. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver at the very outset said women are excellent managers and have proved themselves to […more]

UNISAME URGES PM TO EXPEDITE REFORMS

Feb 16, 2025 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) whilst appreciating keen interest of prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in introducing reforms in all spheres ranging from regulatory, promotional, economics to social welfare has urged him to expedite matters in order not to lose opportunities. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the Union appreciates his keen interest […more]

Empowering Pakistan’s SMEs through AI: A path to sustainable economic growth

Feb 15, 2025 |

Syed Adil Abbas Rizvi : The writer is the senior manager/credit analyst at Bank AL Habib. He can be reached at: aabbas.5522@gmail.com Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of economic growth in developing economies like Pakistan. With nearly 3.2 million SMEs operating across various sectors, these businesses play a pivotal role in fostering […more]

UNIFORM DEFINITION OF MSMEs URGED ON THE BASIS OF TURNOVER

Jan 22, 2025 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif to direct the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to widen the definition of SMEs in view of the current parity rate of rupee against US Dollar which has increased to Rs278 for a dollar as against Rs […more]

PAPRA URGED TO EXPEDITE & APPROVE REINSURANCE FOR EXIM BANK

Nov 22, 2024 |

The Financial Daily 22/11/24 The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PAPRA) to facilitate Exim Bank with wider re-insurance facilities to enable it to increase its scope and enhance support for SMEs. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said after investigating the reason for Exim Bank’s low profile […more]