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Cottage and small scale industries in Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jul 30, 2019 |

In Pakistan, cottage or household industries hold an important position in rural set-up. Most villages are self-sufficient in the basic necessities of life. They have their own carpenters, cobblers, potters, craftsmen and cotton weavers. Many families depend on cottage industries for income. Cottage industries have also gained immense importance in cities and towns. There is […more]

FBR URGED TO RECONSIDER MODIFICATION OF COTTAGE INDUSTRY DEFINITION RATIONALLY

Jul 29, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME ) has urged the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to reconsider the modification of the cottage industry definition and not to shrink it in the light of rupee depreciation and inflation. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said instead of broadening the definition to […more]

MoI&P urged to appoint CEO on priority and merit

Jul 21, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) not to leave the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) without a chief executive officer (CEO) for any more days and immediately appoint the most suitable candidate. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said it is unfortunate that SMEDA […more]

POLICY MAKERS URGED TO ESTABLISH VAB TO BOOST EXPORTS

Jul 20, 2019 |

The Financial Daily 19/07/19. The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the policy makers to the need to set up a Value Addition Bureau (VAB) to boost exports of goods manufactured by SME units. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the proposed VAB can educate the SME sector to add […more]

BUSINESS COMMUNITY URGED TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT OVERCOME CHALLENGES

Jul 16, 2019 |

The Financial Daily 16/07/19. The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) urged the business community to support the government to overcome challenges facing the country and not go on strikes which are damaging relationships and the economy. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver whilst appreciating the government’s point of broadening the tax net, accountability and transparency […more]

UNISAME URGES BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT

Jul 14, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) urged the business community to support the government to overcome challenges facing the country and not go on strikes. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver whilst appreciating the government’s point of broadening the tax net, accountability and transparency in transactions urged the government to sit with the trade leaders […more]

UNISAME FELICITATES PM ON KAMYAB JAWAN PROGRAMME

May 22, 2019 |

THE UNION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES HAS FELICITATED THE PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN FOR THE MUCH NEEDED KAMYAB JAWAN PROGRAMME. UNISAME president Zulfikar Thaver said the Union is grateful to the PM for his very positive step to facilitate the youth. Cabinet approves Rs 100bn youth loan programme ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday […more]

UNISAME URGES AUTHORITY TO ACT FAST IN BASMATI CASE

May 4, 2019 |

UNISAME URGES AUTHORITIES TO ACT FAST IN BASMATI MATTERS & PURSUE TO GET BEST COURT DECISIONS BY EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the major basmati rice stakeholders namely the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), the Basmati Growers Association, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan […more]

UNISAME ADVISES EMPLOYERS TO LOOK AFTER THEIR WORKERS FAIRLY

May 1, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME)) advised the big and the SME units to look after the workers well and also make working conditions conducive for their employees who are the backbone of their units and play an important role in the success of any unit at a May Day rally at Unisame […more]

UNISAME URGES PM TO GIVE TOP PRIORITY TO SMEDA

Apr 30, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the prime minister (PM) Imran Khan to the urgent need to appoint a chief executive officer (CEO) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) without loss of time and save the situation as the promotion and development funds will lapse […more]