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UNISAME APPRECIATES SBP FOR FACILITATING SME IMPORTERS

Jun 20, 2023 |

THE FINANCIAL DAILY 20/06/23 The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has questioned the commercial banks as to their reluctance to finance imports of SMEs despite the fact that State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has advised them to finance imports from export proceeds and home remittances as well. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said a […more]

SME IMPORTERS IN TERRIBLE TURMOIL…UNISAME

Jun 17, 2023 |

SBP URGED TO INTRODUCE DOLLAR VOUCHERS TO FACILITATE IMPORTS The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) referring to a primary meeting with Mukesh Kumar provincial chief SMEDA on 7th June 2023 which highlighted the predicament being faced by SME importers has now in pursuance urged State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to urgently consider issuance […more]

UNISAME CALLS FOR INNOVATIVE MEASURES TO BRING IN DOLLARS

May 29, 2023 |

UNISAME expresses concern over soaring dollar rates, calls for innovative measures……Pkrevenue.com May 29, 2023 The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has raised alarm over the escalating issue of the exchange rate, urging the Ministry of Finance to take immediate action. Zulfikar Thaver, President of UNISAME, highlighted the detrimental impact of the surging dollar […more]

Housing projects suffering due to depreciation of rupee, inflation and stay orders.

May 15, 2023 |

The Financial Daily 14/ 05/ 2023 Karachi The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises ( UNISAME) president Zulfikar Thaver at the behest of SME builders pointed out that the housing construction industry is subjected to a lot of delays due to objections raised by people who have made this their occupation to raise various frivolous […more]

Challenging situation seeks serious and timely efforts to overcome crisis : Thaver

Apr 26, 2023 |

Karachi The Financial Daily 26/04/2023 The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed displeasure that the government is not putting in serious efforts in promoting the SME sector whereas the challenging situation demands extraordinary efforts to overcome the crisis. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the SME sector is unable to import raw material […more]

UNISAME FELICITATES AKHTIAR AHMED ON PROMOTION AS ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR SBP (SME DEPTT)

Apr 6, 2023 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has felicitated Akhtiar Ahmed on his well deserved promotion to next grade OG 6 as Additional Director State Bank of Pakistan SME Department. Unisame’s president Zulfikar Thaver congratulated Akhtiar Ahmed on behalf of himself and UNISAME and wished him best of luck. He said the Union is […more]

UNISAME WELCOMES PLAN TO SET UP SMU BY SINDH GOVERNMENT

Apr 3, 2023 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) welcomed the plan to set up a strategy management unit (SMU) by the Sindh government with the help and support of International Trade Centre (ITC) and extended full cooperation and support to the ministries of commerce and industry in its goal. UNISAME’s president Zulfikar Thaver said it […more]

UNISAME COUNCIL SUPPORTS SINDH SMU, ITC, AND SMEDA

Apr 2, 2023 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) welcomed the plan to set up a strategy management unit (SMU) by the Sindh government with the help and support of International Trade Centre (ITC) and extended full cooperation and support to the ministries of commerce and industry in its goal. UNISAME’s president Zulfikar Thaver said it […more]

BUSINESS COMMUNITY CALLS FOR FISCAL DISCIPLINE , POLITICAL STABILITY

Mar 9, 2023 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has given suggestions to the government to bring about economic uplift in view of the IMF loan under review and negotiations. Unisame’s president Zulfikar Thaver speaking in a talk show on a television channel said the IMF loan is expected in a couple of days by virtue […more]

UNISAME URGES PM TO EXPLORE SME POTENTIAL ….BOL NEWS

Feb 27, 2023 |

KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has invited the attention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the destiny of Pakistan and can bring about a betterment in the economy and must be facilitated, supported and encouraged in such challenging times, a statement said on Saturday. […more]