SMEs can bring prosperity to country: Iftikhar Malik LAHORE: Business leader of Pakistan and president SAARC Chamber, Iftikhar Ali Malik has said that SME is the only... Updated 07 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Print Islamic Banking Industry: SBP unveils third 5-year strategic plan KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday unveiled third five-year strategic plan for the Islamic Banking... Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am
Pakistan SECP organises webinar on ‘Venture Capital, Private Equity Investment’ ISLAMABAD: As a part of its efforts to facilitate start-ups and discuss and promote innovative financial solutions,... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Print Ban on cotton, sugar imports from India lifted • Import of wheat thru TCP, G2G, private sector allowed • Wheat MSP fixed at Rs 1,800 per 40kg ISLAMABAD:... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Markets PYMA urges govt to allow duty-free import of yarn KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), Hanif Lakhany and Vice Chairman Farhan... Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:01am
Editorials SMEs facing credit apartheid? EDITORIAL: According to a news report, there are delays and cost overruns in the State Bank of Pakistan’s ... Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am
Business & Finance EU to help local SMEs get maximum benefit from GSP+ status LAHORE: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara, at a meeting with Hashim Raza, Chief Executive... Updated 18 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Print Project for SMEs financing by SBP: Likely delay, cost overrun attributed to lockdown, PKR dip ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has attributed likely delay and cost overrun of financial inclusion and... Published 17 Feb, 2021 04:24am
Print Step aimed at increased revenue generation approved by Hafeez ISLAMABAD: The finance minister accorded approval to the establishment of “Tax Policy Unit” under the... Updated 12 Feb, 2021 09:35am
Pakistan JS Bank celebrates the Power of its People KARACHI: Completing another year of growth, JS Bank held an engagement session for its retail banking and product... Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am
Opinion Restructuring the tax system — II The PTI Government showed lack of political will to reduce exemptions, concessions, waivers and immunities to the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Pakistan Govt takes initiatives for supporting SMEs to open jobs: SAPM He said that the young people, after acquiring adequate skills, could get support from Kamyab Jawan Program, and utilize their energies in small enterprises. Published 22 Jan, 2021 11:47pm
BR Research Deconstructing private sector lending Reasons why Pakistani banks don’t lend to the private sector—and tend to be more averse to some segments such as... Published 20 Jan, 2021 07:40am
Perspectives Small and Medium Enterprises - An Engine of Growth and Need for Policy Measures Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the economic growth of a country. They are considered... Published 19 Jan, 2021 12:14pm
Markets Thai central bank eases rules on $16.6bn soft loans for smaller firms The BOT also allowed SMEs to apply for the lending two times, rather than once previously, before April 18 next year, it said. Published 28 Dec, 2020 03:18pm
Pakistan Targets for promotion of SMEs should be achieved to improve economic indicators: PM Imran says country’s all economic indicators are on a positive trajectory and the promotion of SMEs is a must to bring further improvement Officials say Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority is being restructured to further enhance its capacity Published 17 Dec, 2020 03:28pm
Pakistan SMEs vital for promoting economic activities, says Imran Imran says there is need to evolve a system under which the banks fully support the business ideas of the youth Loans will also be given to the people of tribal districts that lag behind in development: PM Published 16 Dec, 2020 04:32pm