SMEDA

Stakeholders and participants echo demand for fair playing field for women entrepreneurs

Details facilitation, support of incubation centres at universities

Demand aimed at resolving problems of SMEs on priority basis

Says the auto sector was one of the fastest growing sectors in Pakistan

Policy and institutional focus can make Pakistani SMEs competitive in international markets

Pakistan recently released its second UN-endorsed National Human Development Report

Establishes over two dozen common facility centres with PSDP funds

Stresses reducing trade deficit with China and other countries

Funds allotted for roads, sewerage, parks, hospitals and museums

Report says SMEDA helps mobilise Rs1.25b investment in varying sectors

SMEDA has engaged stakeholders including the public, private and social sectors

SMEDA-sponsored women entrepreneurs have been selected from under-privileged areas

Senators unanimously urged women to become active part of the national economy

Participants were given a detailed briefing about the scheme

A full-fledged regional office of SMEDA would soon be established in Multan

The officials informed that energy audit equipment is available in the markets

The industries marble and tourism industries are the main businesses in Malakand Division

Experts recommend focus on these areas for promoting national exports