Policy & GovtISLAMABAD: SMEDA’s Policy and Research Directorate released its flagship 2026 research report analyzing structural bottlenecks in high-technology manufacturing clusters across Lahore, Gujranwala, and Karachi.
The report proposes targeted duty exemptions on capital machinery imports, zero-rated testing facilities, and dedicated land allocations within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) exclusively for vendors supplying Tier-1 automotive and aerospace assembly lines.
Field surveys of over 1,200 enterprises revealed that targeted technology grants could increase value-addition by 35% within 24 months.
Copies of the policy brief have been formally transmitted to the Federal Cabinet and National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries.
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."
Policy & Research Div
Research DirectorateOfficial 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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