PM Shehbaz orders small and medium enterprises support strategy

On September 17th, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) to devise a comprehensive strategy to provide financial assistance to SMEs and entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to enhance their capabilities and broaden their reach in global markets. During a meeting to address this matter, the prime minister emphasized that promoting entrepreneurship and ensuring equal facilities and uniform technical support across the nation should be among Smeda's primary objectives.

Sharif directed that the current Smeda program targeting increased female participation in small and medium-sized industries should be further expanded. He also directed the use of digital platforms to provide local entrepreneurs with access to national and international commercial markets. Sharif stated that Smeda's strategy for business promotion should encompass as many regions and sectors as possible.

Furthermore, he directed the authority to formulate a strategy that includes special measures to organize production and commercial linkages for agricultural commodities. The prime minister directed that equal emphasis should be placed on financial support for entrepreneurs, improvement of technical capacity, and provision of facilities.