SMEs

Millions unemployed, Karachi is struggling; addressing economic woes is vital

Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs

Many issues addressed to allay concerns of investors

Simplified income tax regime has, therefore, always been strongly advocated by SMEs

Need for sustainability, and strategic measures for global competitiveness

Propose formulation of 10-year policy, tax reduction, encouragement of SMEs

BoK to support initiative approved by cabinet

Bloc organises EU-Pakistan Business Forum for SMEs

Authority will present recommendations to govt for expeditious growth of the sector.

Officials seek subsidised financial schemes specifically for small businesses in this industry

Says portal set up to facilitate bilateral trade between two countries

Industry players demand business-friendly policies in upcoming budget

Programme will help enhance Pakistan’s trade diversification, integration into global value chains

With Covid-induced economic slowdown affecting businesses worldwide

Survey reveals many enterprises were facing cash flow, raw material shortage

Imran Khan lays stress on uplifting SMEs; says all economic indicators on positive trajectory

Imran says no-trust move constitutional way to bring down govt

Modern SEZs vital to achieve sustainable economic development

SPL can be instrumental if independent directors are appointed timely

SCCI chief says traders face hurdles in obtaining loans due to cumbersome procedure

NKATI president suggests one-window facility to deal with business woes

Thaver appreciated SBP for widening the definition of SME sector by including the emerging corporate sector

LCCI chief says businesses too caught up in managing day-to-day affairs

Private sector just as vulnerable to damage as other sectors of economy

Experts say industry will have to reemerge with new parameters and practices

Policy can facilitate sector in varying ways such as small loans on soft conditions

Govt urged to address issues of small businesses

UNISAME president emphasises that the limping SME sector needed support

APBF urges govt to cut taxes in budget to help businesses recover

Creates teams to address issues faced in availing financing under Rozgar scheme

Many changes made to ensure benefit reaches SMEs

The ministry works on another scheme aimed at providing interest-free loans to small businesses

Federal minister says business community to also be given relief in electricity bill payments

Smartphone ownership forecast to reach 51% of population in 2020

Aims to help expand women’s access to finance, empower them economically

The PTI government has been fire-fighting since coming to power

Growth comes after government, central bank initiated supportive policies

FCCI chief calls for introducing cheap technology for value addition

Committee recommends government should announce special financial package for under-privileged areas in next budget

Calls it a vast domain where trade and bilateral ties can be expanded

Premier says wealth creation increases taxes, employment opportunities and brings

SMEs are an integral part of the government’s economic development strategy

SBP official insists loan requests of more borrowers will be accepted

To address the economic challenges faced by the country and create more job opportunities

Only 6% SMEs avail bank loans, says SBP official

Bajwa calls for providing funds to SMEs, agriculture and low-cost housing units

The meeting highlighted the issues of access to finance, unemployment, energy policies

In some cases, loans will be given at zero mark-up

SBP says improvement in infrastructure creates opportunities

There are more than 3.2 million SMEs in Pakistan