62-member delegation of Pakistani firms attends Singapore Fintech Festival

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (APP): A 62-member delegation of Pakistani fintech companies is attending the annual Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) being held from November 15-17, 2023. These companies include ten finalists of Sprint Pakistan Hackathon launched in eight cities of Pakistan from 18th September to 24 October 2023, by the Bank of Punjab, in collaboration with… Continue reading 62-member delegation of Pakistani firms attends Singapore Fintech Festival

President Dr. Arif Alvi in a group photo with the winners of SMEs Appreciation Shields, at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries SMEs Recognition ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr

APP60-200223 ISLAMABAD: February 20 - President Dr. Arif Alvi in a group photo with the winners of SMEs Appreciation Shields, at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries SMEs Recognition ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP/FHA/ZID
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President Dr. Arif Alvi distributing SMEs Appreciation Shields, at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries SMEs Recognition ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr

APP58-200223 ISLAMABAD: February 20 - President Dr. Arif Alvi distributing SMEs Appreciation Shields, at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries SMEs Recognition ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP/FHA/ZID
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SMEDA to organize webinar on February 07

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is going to organize a webinar on “Managing Human Resources in SME Businesses” for profitable business growth on February 07 (Tuesday). The session is being offered by SMEDA under National Business Development Programme (NBDP) for SMEs, to extend non-financial advisory services to small and… Continue reading SMEDA to organize webinar on February 07

European Union organizes Business Forum in Peshawar to encourage Pakistani SMEs to boost trade

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): The European Union (EU) Charge’d Affaires to Pakistan Mr.Thomas Seiler on Tuesday said that EU-Pakistan Business Forum would enable exporters to reap full benefits from the EU-granted GSP+ concessions to Pakistan by developing contacts in the EU market. Addressing the participants of the fourth edition of the EU-Pakistan Business Forum in… Continue reading European Union organizes Business Forum in Peshawar to encourage Pakistani SMEs to boost trade

Tareen for inclusive, sustained economic growth for uplift of low income group

KARACHI, Mar 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Fayyaz Tareen on Friday emphasized that the country needs inclusive and sustainable economic growth to ensure trickle down effect for improved life of the common man, which is much awaited and the government has taken many initiatives in this regard. Besides offering more incentives and… Continue reading Tareen for inclusive, sustained economic growth for uplift of low income group

Syria wants stronger trade, economic ties with Pakistan: Envoy

Syria wants stronger trade, economic ties with Pakistan: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Ambassador of Syria to Pakistan, Dr. Mazen Obeid said that his country wanted stronger trade and economic ties with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to enhance cooperation in many fields for their mutual benefit. He said this while addressing business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and… Continue reading Syria wants stronger trade, economic ties with Pakistan: Envoy

SMEDA to organize webinar on “HRM challenges for SMEs”

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) will organize a help desk on Human Resources Management (HRM) trends and challenges for SMEs for profitable business growth on 25 January. The session will be organized by SMEDA under National Business Development Program (NBDP) for SMEs, to extend non-financial advisory services to… Continue reading SMEDA to organize webinar on “HRM challenges for SMEs”

Govt to take actionable steps for growth in SME Sector: Khusro Bakhtyar

APP56-101121 ISLAMABAD: November 10 - Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar in a meeting with presidents of chambers of commerce & industries and other SME stakeholders at Industrial Facilitation Center. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar on Wednesday said the government was taking actionable and challenging steps to develop Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which would grow small and medium enterprises in the country. The new SME policy would be finalized after extensive consultation with the major stakeholders… Continue reading Govt to take actionable steps for growth in SME Sector: Khusro Bakhtyar

Govt policies helped improve export diversification: Razak Dawood

LAHORE, Oct 30 (APP): Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce & Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Saturday that viable policies of the government had improved considerably country’s export diversification during the last three years, which is the only way to enhance export revenues. In a meeting with the business community here at the Lahore Chamber… Continue reading Govt policies helped improve export diversification: Razak Dawood

Govt evolves strategy to facilitate SMEs: Farrukh Habib

APP40-011021 FAISALABAD: October 01 - State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib addressing annual function of Faisalabad Chambers of Small Traders and Small Industries at local hotel. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

FAISALABAD, Oct 01 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Friday that the government has evolved a comprehensive strategy to facilitate the business community, especially small and medium traders in the country. He was addressing a function organized by the Faisalabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry at a… Continue reading Govt evolves strategy to facilitate SMEs: Farrukh Habib

Proposed policy to expand cross-sectoral SMEs growth: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar on Saturday said that proposed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) policy would expand the cross-sectoral small and medium enterprises growth to enhance employment. In continuation of consultative session with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) multi-stakeholders, the minister held another meeting with SMEs across… Continue reading Proposed policy to expand cross-sectoral SMEs growth: Minister

PM for early finalization of policy to uplift SMEs sector

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday while calling the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) the most crucial component of national economy, called for early finalization of a proposed policy for the sector’s uplift. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting for promotion of SMEs, said the incumbent government was specially facilitating the sector… Continue reading PM for early finalization of policy to uplift SMEs sector

Farrukh says PM determine to promote SMEs

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was determined to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to improve the economic indicators which are already on positive trajectory. In a tweet, he said SMEs were an important component of economy and promotion of… Continue reading Farrukh says PM determine to promote SMEs

Indonesian consul general for enhancing coop with SMEs sector in Pakistan

KARACHI, Jun 24 (APP): The Consul General of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat Thursday said there was a need to establish cooperation between the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan and Indonesia. The Indonesian envoy, during a visit of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) also assured to further enhance the bilateral trade… Continue reading Indonesian consul general for enhancing coop with SMEs sector in Pakistan

SMEDA, Extreme Commerce stresses for SMEs linkage with global value chain

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): The Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (SMEDA) and Extreme Commerce have committed to enhance the local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) linkage with global value chain. The SMEDA and Extreme Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower the local SMEs to benefit from the e-commerce initiatives and opportunities… Continue reading SMEDA, Extreme Commerce stresses for SMEs linkage with global value chain

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