Made in Gujranwala Expo: Smeda facilitates microenterprises

LAHORE: Following the successful execution of the inaugural Made in Pakistan SME Expo Showcase 2026 in Lahore, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) facilitated the participation of women and microenterprises in the Made in Gujranwala Exhibition 2026, held at the Karachi Expo Centre.

The three-day event, organised by the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), was inaugurated by Sindh’s Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah. It brought together more than 100 companies showcasing a diverse range of locally manufactured products, reflecting the industrial strength and innovation of Gujranwala.

CEO Smeda Nadia Jahangir Seth said that the authority’s participation reflects its broader mandate to strengthen Pakistan’s SME ecosystem, with special focus on women-led and microenterprises. She added that with support from the Ministry of Industries and Production, Smeda aims to translate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of inclusive economic growth into reality by supporting new businesses and women entrepreneurs.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026