Dedicated digital portal for SMEs on the cards

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has said that the government is set to introduce Amazon like digital portal for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to connect Pakistan’s SMEs with global buyers. He said this here on Tuesday while chairing a high-level meeting to review initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s SME sector through digital transformation. The meeting was attended by Secretary Industries and Production Saif Anjum, the CEO of SMEDA Ms Nadia J Seth, and members of the SMEDA Board. During the meeting, Haroon Akhtar emphasised that digitalisation can significantly enhance the digital presence of SMEs and expand their access to markets. He stated that digital platforms provide SMEs with an opportunity to export their products to international markets and connect with global buyers.