SBP Introduces SMEConnect Portal for Small Business Financing from November 2026
State Bank of Pakistan launches SMEConnect, a centralised digital portal allowing small and medium enterprises to apply for bank financing, track applications and access transparent lending services from November 1.
SMEDA Restructuring Plan: Government Sets Four-Week Deadline in Pakistan
Pakistan’s federal government has given a committee four weeks to prepare a SMEDA restructuring plan focused on improving SME financing, business advisory services and support for women entrepreneurs and rural businesses.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts SME Framework Training in Dera Ghazi Khan for Bank Officers
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a one-day training programme in Dera Ghazi Khan to help commercial bank officers understand and implement the State Bank of Pakistan’s new SME framework in banking operations.
Pakistan Sets Rs1.5 Trillion Agricultural Loan Target for 2027
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges banks to expand farm financing as Pakistan targets Rs1.5 trillion in agricultural loans and 4.5 million farmer beneficiaries by June 2027.
Pakistan, Netherlands Explore New Trade and Investment Opportunities
Pakistan and the Netherlands have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and private-sector cooperation, with a focus on Dutch technology, public-private partnerships, SME financing and commercially viable projects.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Orders Commercial Banks to Prioritize SME and Women Led Business Financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs banks to simplify credit access for SMEs and women entrepreneurs while granting SME status to agricultural processing units.
ABHI Microfinance Bank and Dastak Logistics Partner to Launch Merchant Lending Services for SMEs
ABHI Microfinance Bank and Dastak Logistics sign a strategic partnership to provide small businesses and merchants across Pakistan with accessible working capital.
Banking Sector Extends Rs882.4 Billion to SMEs as NCC Reviews Definition and Policy Framework
National Coordination Committee on SME Development reviews Rs882.4 billion in SME financing, proposes revised SME definition, and pushes National SME Policy 2021 implementation with AI training and credit access focus.
HBL Posts Record Profit of Rs 148 Billion in 2025, Drives Digital and SME Growth Across Pakistan
HBL reports record pre-tax profit of Rs 148.1 billion for 2025, boosts digital banking adoption, SME lending, and agricultural financing while maintaining strong capital adequacy and shareholder returns.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts 1-Day Training on Regulatory Framework for SMEs for UBL Officials
NIBAF Pakistan hosted a 1-day training program on the regulatory framework for SMEs, enhancing understanding of compliance requirements and banking practices for United Bank Limited officials in Lahore.