Industry PartnershipKARACHI: A high-powered consultative session between the leadership of SMEDA and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) convened at Federation House to tackle challenges faced by manufacturing units amid global supply shifts.
Both bodies reached consensus on establishing joint technical assistance units across 15 priority industrial districts, focusing on energy audits, lean manufacturing tools, and workforce upskilling.
FPCCI President lauded SMEDA’s pre-feasibility publications and urged for expedited implementation of the National SME Credit Guarantee Fund.
A joint liaison committee has been constituted to submit quarterly policy recommendations directly to the Prime Minister’s Economic Council.
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
Institutional LiaisonOfficial 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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