Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed progress on the reorganization of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and approved the establishment of a Womenpreneurship Platform aimed at encouraging women’s participation in the SME sector.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Womenpreneurship Platform will be based on artificial intelligence and will serve as a one-stop digital facility for women entrepreneurs. It will provide business-related information, assist in company registrations, offer guidance on taxation, and promote skill development and awareness.
“The steps being taken to enhance women’s participation in SMEs are commendable; awareness regarding this initiative should be increased,” the PMO quoted the prime minister as saying.
During the meeting, it was informed that new SMEDA offices have been established in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan to support local business development. These initiatives have reportedly been well received by the public and regional chambers of commerce.
The PM was also briefed that a new board comprising private sector experts has been formed for SMEDA, while the appointment of a new chief executive officer will be finalized soon.
Expressing satisfaction over SMEDA’s reorganization, the prime minister directed that a clear timeline be set for its implementation to ensure early execution.
Separately, the meeting was informed that SMEDA and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will represent the country at BIOPROM-2025 in Russia.
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