PM sees medium industry as engine of growth
Imran Khan lays stress on uplifting SMEs; says all economic indicators on positive trajectory
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed on promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in the country, saying it is the main component of economy, the elevation of which would help create employment opportunities and improve financial conditions.
“The SMEs is a key constituent of the economy and its empowerment would help strengthen the economic outlook and create job opportunities,” PM Imran said while chairing a meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) on SMEs.
PM sees medium industry as engine of growth
Imran Khan lays stress on uplifting SMEs; says all economic indicators on positive trajectory
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed on promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in the country, saying it is the main component of economy, the elevation of which would help create employment opportunities and improve financial conditions.
“The SMEs is a key constituent of the economy and its empowerment would help strengthen the economic outlook and create job opportunities,” PM Imran said while chairing a meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) on SMEs.
PCSTI, SMEDA and Abasyn University to promote research oriented activities
Peshawar
December 15, 2020
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (PCSTI), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority and Abasyn University Monday signed a tripartite agreement to mutually promote research-oriented activities.
Under the agreement the three parties would exchange education resource materials that are of mutual interest, favour collaborative research projects in business related programmes, encourage conferences, seminars, workshops, job fairs, joint research and other professional activities.
The agreement was signed by Adnan Jalil of PCSTI, Rashid Aman of SMEDA, Dr Mohammad Imran Chancellor Abasyn University.On the occasion it was said that Abasyn University would develop need-based professional development programmes and short courses for SMEDA and PCSTI member traders and industries to keep them abreast of the latest and upcoming technologies and meth
TDAP urged to apply for GI tag
Business
December 15, 2020
KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has urged Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Secretary Ahsan Mangi to apply for geographical indications (GI) tag for GI items expeditiously as the law and corresponding act is now promulgated, a statement said on Monday.
Haji Muhammad Saeed, chairman of SME Farmers Association (SMEFA) has also urged the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority to take the SME farmers in their fold and advocate their cause for uplift of the farm sector and modernisation of farms.
He also urged TDAP to give importance to the matter of GI registration of farm produce and food items, which are known for their GI popularity and exclusiveness and outstanding features and characteristics.