{"id":1151606,"date":"2026-01-26T20:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1151606"},"modified":"2026-01-26T20:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:59:50","slug":"smeda-chief-terms-sme-cluster-showcase-expo-a-resounding-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/smeda-chief-terms-sme-cluster-showcase-expo-a-resounding-success\/","title":{"rendered":"SMEDA chief terms SME Cluster Showcase Expo a resounding success"},"content":{"rendered":"
LAHORE, Jan 26 (APP):A three-day Made in Pakistan-SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 concluded here at Expo Center on Monday with robust participation of the general public and meaningful business linkages as envisioned by the Ministry of Industries & Production (MoIP).<\/div>\n
The event was organized by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of inclusive economic growth.<\/div>\n
One of the highlights of last day was an Inception Workshop on “Banana in Pakistan’s Bioeconomy: Transforming Waste into Textiles”.<\/div>\n
In her concluding remarks, SMEDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nadia Jahangir Seth said the flagship “Made in Pakistan Cluster Showcase 2026” marks a defining moment for Pakistan’s MSMEs.<\/div>\n
“It provided a platform to country’s innovative and enterprising MSMEs\u00a0 to display their products, exchange knowledge and insights, get visibility, and develop business linkages to scale and become export ready,” she remarked.<\/div>\n
She emphasized that the maiden event is a true reflection of the Government of Pakistan ‘s vision.<\/div>\n
It is to note, she said, young and energetic entrepreneurs from all over Pakistan showed up, as did women entrepreneurs and micro enterprises who form the backbone of national economy.<\/div>\n
Ms Seth commended the stakeholders and all those who contributed to the success of the landmark event. She said SMEDA was entrusted with the task and its team put up a unified response to deliver.<\/div>\n
She especially thanked the event sponsors – HBL, Bank Al Habib, Bank of Punjab and Pak Suzuki Motors – for their support and insightful interaction with public.<\/div>\n
The SMEDA CEO said this is going to be an annual feature and SMEDA would conduct follow-up activities to translate commitments and takeaways into valuable business growth of the MSMEs.<\/div>\n
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