Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and Member of the National Assembly Farooq Sattar on Wednesday discussed measures to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a focus on boosting industrial productivity, employment and sustainable economic growth.
During a meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on strengthening the MSME sector through policy support, enhanced industrial competitiveness and entrepreneurship, a news release said.
Haroon Akhtar Khan said the MSME sector was the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, playing a pivotal role in employment generation, industrial development, entrepreneurship and export growth.
He said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, was implementing comprehensive reforms and policy measures to promote MSMEs and create a business-friendly environment across the country.
The SAPM said a stronger MSME sector would generate more employment opportunities, increase exports and enhance industrial production, thereby contributing to long-term economic prosperity.
He said the government remained committed to facilitating the business community, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, through business-friendly policies, improved access to finance, adoption of modern technologies and enhanced institutional support.
Haroon Akhtar Khan said empowering MSMEs was among the government’s key priorities, adding that a vibrant MSME sector was essential for sustainable economic growth, industrial competitiveness and inclusive national development.
Farooq Sattar appreciated the government’s initiatives to promote the MSME sector and assured his full support for policies aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, industrial development and economic growth in the country.