Press Releases

PRODUCTIVITY IS THE ANSWER TO REDUCE COST OF PRODUCTION

Oct 22, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the SME units to maintain quality and standard of their products and services in these challenging times as any overlooking will give a setback. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said due to increase in cost of production mainly due to depreciation of rupee and resultant landing […more]

UNISAME COMPLAINS OF GAS /ELECTRICITY LOAD SHEDDING

Sep 27, 2019 |

Uninterrupted power supplies urged…..Te News International 27/09/19 KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the government towards gas and electricity load-shedding, which is causing production losses to the sector, a statement said on Thursday. UNISAME President Zulfikar Thaver said that there should be no gas load-shedding for the […more]

UNISAME WELCOMES PM’s DIRECTIVES TO FINANCE TEAM FOR STIMULATION OF ECONOMY

Aug 24, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises {UNISAME} welcomed and appreciated prime minister (PM) Imran Khan’s earnest directives to the economic managers to prepare road map for the stimulation of the economy. The entrepreneurs expressed thankfulness and satisfaction on this very positive step of the PM. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the business community was […more]

POLICY MAKERS URGED TO INCLUDE PAKISTANI FLAVOUR WITH IMF AGENDA

Aug 18, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) advised the government to implement the IMF agenda with Pakistani flavour for favourable results.It is very important for the policy makers to understand the nature of Pakistan’s economy before taking steps on IMF prescription. The micro to medium sized sector must be spared and not be subjected […more]

Naheed Memon likely to take over as CEO of SMEDA

Aug 16, 2019 |

Naheed Memon likely to take over as CEO of SMEDA….The Financial Daily 16/08/19 KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has learnt from reliable sources that Ms Naheed Memon is mostly likely to be appointed as chief executive officer( CEO ) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Naheed Memon has […more]

MICRO TO MEDIUM SECTOR AGGRIEVED-SEEKS PM’S HELP

Aug 5, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) being badly affected by unfriendly policies of the government has sent SOS to prime minister (PM) Imran Khan to save the micro to medium (MSME) sized sector from turmoil and setback. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver expressing dissatisfaction on a local television channel said the policies are unwise, […more]

Cottage and small scale industries in Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jul 30, 2019 |

In Pakistan, cottage or household industries hold an important position in rural set-up. Most villages are self-sufficient in the basic necessities of life. They have their own carpenters, cobblers, potters, craftsmen and cotton weavers. Many families depend on cottage industries for income. Cottage industries have also gained immense importance in cities and towns. There is […more]

FBR URGED TO RECONSIDER MODIFICATION OF COTTAGE INDUSTRY DEFINITION RATIONALLY

Jul 29, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME ) has urged the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to reconsider the modification of the cottage industry definition and not to shrink it in the light of rupee depreciation and inflation. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said instead of broadening the definition to […more]

MoI&P urged to appoint CEO on priority and merit

Jul 21, 2019 |

The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) not to leave the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) without a chief executive officer (CEO) for any more days and immediately appoint the most suitable candidate. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said it is unfortunate that SMEDA […more]

POLICY MAKERS URGED TO ESTABLISH VAB TO BOOST EXPORTS

Jul 20, 2019 |

The Financial Daily 19/07/19. The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has invited the attention of the policy makers to the need to set up a Value Addition Bureau (VAB) to boost exports of goods manufactured by SME units. President UNISAME Zulfikar Thaver said the proposed VAB can educate the SME sector to add […more]