Pakistan sets goal to double SME financing to Rs2.2tr by 2028

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Key takeaways

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to raise small-business financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028; it remains a target.

What happened

At a meeting on small and medium-sized enterprises, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to increase SME financing from about Rs1.1 trillion to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028, Dawn reported on 13 October citing the Prime Minister's Office. Officials were also told to broaden loan access and prepare business feasibility studies in local languages. The figure is a policy target, not money already disbursed.

Why it matters

Credit access can affect business expansion and jobs, but delivery will depend on banks, borrowers and implementation details.

What to watch

Watch official lending data, eligibility rules and whether the government reconciles this target with other published SME-financing goals.