Pakistan to Strengthen SME Clusters to Boost Manufacturing, Employment and Exports
The government has reiterated its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises, highlighting SME clusters as a key driver of industrial growth, job creation, and trade deficit reduction.
SMEDA Sets Focus on SME Financing, Exports and Women Entrepreneurship in 2026
As Pakistan enters the New Year with renewed economic focus, SMEDA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the SME ecosystem through access to finance, export readiness, digital training, women entrepreneurship and international collaboration.
Pakistan Unveils Three-Year SME Business Plan to Boost Productivity and Formalisation
Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan reviews a detailed three-year SME business plan with SMEDA and AT Kearney, focusing on formalisation, productivity enhancement, women’s participation, and access to finance for Pakistan’s SME sector.
JS Bank CEO Basir Shamsie Calls for Urgent SME Financing Reforms in Pakistan
JS Bank CEO Basir Shamsie highlights the critical role of SMEs in Pakistan’s economy while stressing the urgent need for financing reforms. His article points to cash flow–based lending, stronger credit guarantees, and faster loan recovery as essential steps to unlock SME potential.
Breaking Barriers: Why Pakistan’s SMEs Struggle Despite Driving the Economy
Pakistan’s SMEs contribute nearly 40% to GDP and employ the majority of the non-agricultural workforce, yet remain stuck due to poor access to credit and weak legal enforcement. Outdated collateral-driven lending and slow recovery frameworks are holding back growth, highlighting the urgent need for financing reforms and targeted legal changes.