PM Shehbaz orders easier credit for SMEs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks to further simplify and expand credit mechanisms for SMEs, new businesses and small farmers amid terming improved access to finance a top government priority for economic growth and inclusion.

He made these remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting on facilitation of loans for SMEs, small farmers here, a Prime Minister's Office statement said.

He emphasized that priority financing should be ensured for service providers to promote innovation in the agriculture sector.