Press Releases

TDAP urged to apply for GI tag to IPO promptly The Financial Daily 03/02/2021

Feb 3, 2021 |

KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the secretary, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to apply for geographical indications (GI) tag to Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) promptly and claim the GI rights for the goods specifically known, reputed and acknowledged for their geographical origin, says a Press release. President UNISAME […more]

UNISAME AND ASSOCIATES URGE PM TO GIVE PRIORITY TO MSMEs,FARM SECTOR

Feb 1, 2021 |

THE FINANCIAL DAILY 01/02/2021 The Union of Small and Medium enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the prime minister (PM) to the urgent need for promotion and development of the micro to medium sized entrepreneurs (MSME) and the SME farmers under priority to overcome the setback caused due to the pandemic. President UNISAME Zulfikar […more]

MEMBERSHIP FEES OF SOME TRADE BODIES TERMED HIGH…The Financial Daily 27/01/2021

Jan 27, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the chambers of commerce and industry and the apex trade body namely the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to set up effective SME Resolution Committees (SME-RC) as trade associations are charging exorbitant admission and renewal fees which are unaffordable for SMEs. President […more]

FAWAD CHAUDHRY URGED TO DIRECT PSQCA TO EXPEDITE REVIEW OF RICE STANDARDS

Jan 18, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged Fawad Chaudhry federal minister for Science and Technology (MoS&T) to direct the Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to expedite the review of the Pakistan Rice Standards and do away with unreal standards causing hardships to the rice sector and affecting exports. President UNISAME Zulfikar […more]

SMEs APPRECIATE NOTIFYING GI RULES BY IPO

Jan 13, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) expressed thankfulness to Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) for notifying geographical indication (GI) rules which are a prerequisite for any GI claim and will give a legal status both at home and abroad. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver whilst appreciating the positive steps of IPO said this should have […more]

SMEDA URGED TO UPGRADE JAGGERY MAKING PROCESS…The Financial Daily

Jan 10, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Hashim Raza and Nadia Jehangir Seth general manager policy and planning to upgrade the jaggery industry as most of the units are owned by SMEs. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the […more]

Unisame urges SMEs to roll up sleeves for 2021…The Financial Daily and Express Tribune

Jan 1, 2021 |

KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has advised the MSME sector to roll up its sleeves for hard work for 2021 to recover losses of 2020, says a Press release. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said now that the COVID-19 vaccination is on the threshold and the spread of the Coronavirus is likely […more]

Issues of SME (ME & SE) Sector in Pakistan w.r.t its banking needs….by Nilofer Ahmed Member UNISAME COUNCIL

Dec 19, 2020 |

1. Separate SME segment has neither been properly established nor given its due weightage in the banking industry; majority of banks cater to well established Corporate sector and try to kind of accommodate SME businesses from same Corporate window. 2. SMEs portfolio in most of the banks is not a priority segment, accordingly lending targets […more]

FARMERS’ DAY COMMEMORATED

Dec 18, 2020 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) and SME Farmers Association (SMEF jointly commemorated National Farmers Day to recognize the efforts of the farmers who toil and sweat to feed the nation. The farmers deserve the most thanks from all of us for food on our tables and the food on the shelves of […more]

UNISAME AND SMEFA URGE TDAP TO EXPEDITE GI APPLICATIONS

Dec 14, 2020 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged Ahsan Mangi secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to apply for geographical indications (GI) tag for our GI items expeditiously as the GI law and corresponding act is now promulgated. Haji Muhammad Saeed chairman SME Farmers Association (SMEFA) has also urged the Small Medium […more]