SMEs
SBP Introduces Digital Platform for All SME Financing Applications
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday launched SMEConnect, a centralised digital platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply for financing from…
Apna Ghar Applicants Now Need Only Five Documents for Housing Loans
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the relevant ministries, secretaries and the State Bank of Pakistan to consult stakeholders in the SME, agriculture and housing…
Govt Sets November Deadline for SME Digital Financing Portal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered the launch of a digital portal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by the end of November, to…
SECP Proposes Rs5 Million Cap for Micro and Housing Loans
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed raising the limit for microenterprise and housing loans to Rs5 million. The commission has issued…
SECP Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing for Small Businesses
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a Shariah-compliant digital financing facility for small businesses, allowing entrepreneurs to secure up to Rs3…
New Insurance Scheme Shields SMEs From Export Losses
Pakistan has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance scheme to protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the financial risks of exporting, addressing a long-standing barrier that…
MoITT & Meta Jointly Launch “Small Business Growth Academy” for SMEs in Pakistan; Registrations Open
The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT), in collaboration with global tech giant Meta, has officially launched the “Small Business Growth Academy” (SBGA). The primary…
MoITT & Meta Launch Small Business Growth Academy for Pakistani SMEs
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and Meta have just officially launched the Small Business Growth Academy in Pakistan. This landmark initiative aims…
Rehmat Ali Hasnie Reappointed NBP CEO Until Successor Is Named
The Government of Pakistan has reappointed Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for a further…
Alibaba.com Presents AI-Powered Tools to Boost SME Exports
Alibaba.com has unveiled a suite of AI-powered digital solutions designed to help Pakistani small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain effective access to international buyers and…
Govt Tax Policy Fails to Boost Private Sector Lending, Report Finds
The government’s strategy of using tax penalties to encourage banks to increase lending to businesses has failed to produce the desired results, with banks opting…
Food Security and Industrial Sectors Get Rs. 7.2 Billion in Budget 2026-27
Pakistan’s food security and industrial development sectors have received significantly lower allocations than requested in the proposed Federal Budget 2026-27, raising concerns about the future…
Govt May Launch Rs. 3 Billion AI Fund for 600 Pakistani Companies
A policy proposal submitted ahead of the Federal Budget 2026-27 recommends the creation of a Rs. 3 billion National AI Adoption Fund aimed at accelerating…
