KARACHI, May 28, 2025 — In a powerful and urgent appeal, the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has issued a clarion call to the government of Pakistan: slash the crushing income tax burden on SMEs or risk economic stagnation and collapse of this vital sector.
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This tag provides news articles on SMEs. Pakistan Revenue committed to provide updates on the SMEs as soon as those appear. SEMs is the major economic sector of the country.
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SBP Revises Per Party Exposure Limits to Boost SME Financing
Karachi, October 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken a significant step towards promoting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by revising the per party exposure limits for these businesses.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Measures to Boost SMEs Profitability
Islamabad, September 13, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for immediate measures to enhance the profitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), emphasizing their pivotal role in driving national economic growth.
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SBP Unveils Risk Coverage Scheme to Boost SME Financing
Karachi, August 1, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday launched a groundbreaking risk coverage scheme aimed at enhancing the financing landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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UNISAME Urges SBP to Instruct Banks for Import Document Release
Karachi, August 2, 2023 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to issue instructions to commercial banks for the release of import documents below USD 5000.
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UNISAME Considers Formation of National Taxpayers Union
Karachi, July 18, 2023 – The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) in Pakistan is contemplating the establishment of a National Taxpayers Union (NTUP) to effectively represent the interests of taxpayers, similar to such unions in many countries worldwide.
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SMEDA Invites UNISAME to Address Dollar Shortage Faced by SME Importers
Karachi, June 6, 2023: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has extended an invitation to the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) to discuss the pressing issues faced by SME importers due to the unavailability of dollars. The meeting is scheduled to take place on June 7 at SMEDA’s provincial office in Karachi.
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UNISAME Calls for Tailored Amnesty Program to Boost Imports and Support SMEs
The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) in Pakistan has launched an initiative to encourage both domestic and overseas Pakistanis to bring in their foreign currency without facing any inquiries.
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Automotive, textile industries need urgent attention: UNISAME
The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has raised a valid concern regarding the urgent attention required by the government for the automotive and textile industries.
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UNISAME displeased with govt’s inadequate support for SMEs during challenging times
The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME), a representative body of SMEs in Pakistan, has expressed its dissatisfaction with the government’s lack of effort in promoting the SME sector during these challenging times.
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