Exhibitions & TradeFAISALABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan officially inaugurated the high-profile SME Pavilion at Expo Faisalabad 2026, terming the international exhibition a decisive turning point for Pakistani micro, small, and medium enterprises seeking direct linkages with overseas procurement delegations.
Addressing hundreds of industrial leaders, exporters, and foreign trade attachés, the SAPM underscored that the federal government has earmarked targeted subsidies under the National SME Policy to cover up to 50% of stall expenditures for SMEDA-certified manufacturers in textile value-addition, foundry castings, and light surgical engineering.
"Our economic revitalization is squarely anchored on unlocking the export vitality of small enterprises. Expo Faisalabad bridges the gap between grassroots manufacturers and multi-billion-dollar international supply chains," stated the SAPM.
SMEDA established an on-site facilitation desk providing instant pre-feasibility briefings, export compliance advisory, and registration under the SME Registration Portal (SMERP).
Key Strategic Highlights & Directives
- Priority stall allocation with up to 50% rental subsidy for SMEDA-certified manufacturers.
- Instant on-site registration on SMERP (smerp.smeda.org) with digital QR verification.
- Direct B2B business matchmaking linkages established with international delegations and trade commissioners.
- Concessional working capital lines and export pre-shipment financing under SBP facilities.
"Our economic revitalization is squarely anchored on unlocking the export vitality of small enterprises. Expo Faisalabad bridges the gap between grassroots manufacturers and multi-billion-dollar international supply chains."
SMEDA Media Cell
Official SpokespersonOfficial communications and media relations cell of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Federal Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan.
Comments (2)
The priority stall allocation and 50% rental subsidy announced here has given our SME cluster direct exposure to GCC buyers. Extremely timely initiative by SMEDA.
Will the on-site facilitation desk at the expo also assist existing manufacturers with technical energy audit grants and SMERP QR-code verifications?
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