{
  "id": 2478627,
  "title": "Printing, signage industry holds vast growth potential: SMEDA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/printing-signage-industry-holds-vast-growth-potential-smeda",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:58:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436055/printing-signage-industry-holds-vast-growth-potential-smeda"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Nadia Jahangir Seth, highlighted the immense growth potential of Pakistan's printing and signage industry during the opening of the 9th International Digital Printing & Signage Exhibition at Expo Centre, Lahore. Seth emphasized that the industry's transformation through digital solutions and creative approaches presents new opportunities for enterprises to innovate, expand, and compete in both domestic and global markets. She noted that the exhibition showcased the entrepreneurial spirit and readiness of the industry to adopt new technologies and business models. Seth also mentioned that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is working to foster an environment that encourages MSMEs to formalize, grow, and become more competitive. The interventions by SMEDA include the SME Registration Portal (SMERP), enhanced access to finance, digital adoption, product quality and standards, and increased market access and export opportunities. Seth stressed the importance of stronger collaboration among SMEDA, industry associations, technology providers, financial institutions, and enterprises to address sector-specific challenges and enable small businesses to thrive as competitive and sustainable enterprises. Fakt Exhibitions' CEO, Saleem Tanoli, stated that the exhibition aimed to unite prominent industry participants, technology providers, manufacturers, distributors, and entrepreneurs under one roof. Representatives from the All Pakistan Outdoor Advertisers Association expressed optimism about the strong international and local participation, emphasizing the growing confidence in Pakistan's printing and signage market. They hoped the exhibition would lead to new business connections, technology transfer, and collaboration opportunities. The participating entrepreneurs displayed innovative products and advancements in digital printing and signage technology.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Nadia Jahangir Seth, has said that Pakistan’s printing and signage industry holds significant potential to emerge as a dynamic driver of innovation, entrepreneurship and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)-led economic growth. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the 9th…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}