Monthly Archives: January 2021

MEMBERSHIP FEES OF SOME TRADE BODIES TERMED HIGH…The Financial Daily 27/01/2021

Jan 27, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the chambers of commerce and industry and the apex trade body namely the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to set up effective SME Resolution Committees (SME-RC) as trade associations are charging exorbitant admission and renewal fees which are unaffordable for SMEs. President […more]

FAWAD CHAUDHRY URGED TO DIRECT PSQCA TO EXPEDITE REVIEW OF RICE STANDARDS

Jan 18, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged Fawad Chaudhry federal minister for Science and Technology (MoS&T) to direct the Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to expedite the review of the Pakistan Rice Standards and do away with unreal standards causing hardships to the rice sector and affecting exports. President UNISAME Zulfikar […more]

SMEs APPRECIATE NOTIFYING GI RULES BY IPO

Jan 13, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) expressed thankfulness to Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) for notifying geographical indication (GI) rules which are a prerequisite for any GI claim and will give a legal status both at home and abroad. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver whilst appreciating the positive steps of IPO said this should have […more]

SMEDA URGED TO UPGRADE JAGGERY MAKING PROCESS…The Financial Daily

Jan 10, 2021 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Hashim Raza and Nadia Jehangir Seth general manager policy and planning to upgrade the jaggery industry as most of the units are owned by SMEs. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the […more]

Unisame urges SMEs to roll up sleeves for 2021…The Financial Daily and Express Tribune

Jan 1, 2021 |

KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has advised the MSME sector to roll up its sleeves for hard work for 2021 to recover losses of 2020, says a Press release. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said now that the COVID-19 vaccination is on the threshold and the spread of the Coronavirus is likely […more]