Monthly Archives: August 2024

No intention to tax imported solar panels, says Leghari

Aug 30, 2024 |

The Financial Daily 30/8/24 Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari said that the incumbent government has no intention to impose taxes on imported solar panels as it seeks to encourage the renewable energy sector. “Although a number of proposals were made to impose tax on the import of solar panels, however, the […more]

SMEDA must play a holistic role as an authority: Zulfikar Thaver

Aug 29, 2024 |

The Financial Daily 29/8/24 The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) whilst appreciating and welcoming earnest efforts of prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has invited his immediate attention to the lack of co-ordination between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and other institutions involved in SME promotion and development and urged him […more]

UNISAME APPLAUDS PM’s DIRECTIVES, URGES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST RESULTS

Aug 24, 2024 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) applauded prime minister (PM) Shebaz Sharif’s prompt response to their demands of reviving the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and giving priority to strengthening it. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the PM’s directives to appoint CEO of SMEDA and formation of the board of directors […more]

UNISAME WELCOMES PM’s DECISION TO TAKE SMEDA UNDER HIS DIRECT CONTROL

Aug 23, 2024 |

The Financial Daily The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises ( UNISAME) whilst appreciating and welcoming the decision of the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif to take the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority ( SMEDA) under his direct supervision and control has requested him to appoint an expert as an advisor to help him put […more]

Rs 1.1 tr scheme launched for SMEs…Dawn 2/8/24

Aug 2, 2024 |

KARACHI: The government has launched a Rs1.1 trillion scheme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to bring growth and create jobs on a larger scale. According to a circular issued by the SBP on Thursday, the scheme is part of the government and SBP’s efforts to double the size of SME financing to Rs1,100 billion […more]