SMEs
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…
Alibaba.com Launches Accio Work in Pakistan
Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the launch of Accio Work in Pakistan, positioned as the Agentic Business Team for SMEs. This…
Pakistan to Host IBI Digital Economy HQ, Opening SME Gateway to China
The IBI Group has announced plans to establish its digital economy headquarters in Pakistan, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to the…
How Pakistani SMEs are Using AI SEO to Secure a 40% Lead Boost
Islamabad-Based Digital Agency Launches Search-First Design Approach Targeting Google AI Overviews and Gemini Rankings
Entrepreneurship Policy for Women in the Works as Government Moves to Close Finance Gaps
The government is moving to strengthen Pakistan’s women entrepreneurship framework to address persistent gaps in finance, markets and business support for women-led enterprises. Special Assistant…
Govt Pushes SME Formalisation Initiative to Boost Small Businesses
The Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reviewed progress on the SME formalisation initiative during its latest meeting held on…
Pakistan Mart Project Promises Direct Global Access for Exporters
The government is planning to establish the Pakistan Mart project in Dubai to help small and medium-sized exporters connect directly with international buyers. This initiative…
Alibaba Introduces New Logistics Services for Pakistani Exporters
ISLAMABAD: In a major development for the country’s export sector, Alibaba has launched a full suite of online logistics services for Pakistani exporters. The initiative…
Visa Inc. Reports Surge in Digital Transactions as Pakistani SMEs Embrace Cashless Payments
KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has revealed a significant increase in the adoption of digital payment methods by Small and Medium Enterprises…
Youth to Receive Loans for Laptops and Overseas Employment under Expanded PM’s Youth Loan Scheme
The Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Scheme has been expanded to offer young individuals financial assistance for both business ventures and laptop purchases. This announcement was…
