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ISLAMABAD: The government is set to strengthen the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) with key structural reforms, including the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO).
In this regard, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a meeting of the SMEDA Board on Friday to discuss these reforms. The meeting was attended by Secretary of Industries and Production Saif Anjum, SMEDA CEO Soqrat Aman Rana, and other senior officials.
Khan welcomed the new members of the board and outlined the finalisation of SMEDA’s restructured framework, which aligns with directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He highlighted the renewed focus on an outsourcing model and the development of policies and programmes aimed at bolstering small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
“The prime minister has given clear directions for SMEDA to focus on initiatives supporting SMEs, micro-enterprises, women entrepreneurs, and addressing climate-related challenges,” Khan said. He also announced the establishment of regional offices in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan to broaden SMEDA’s outreach and effectiveness.
