Business Planning & Starting Up
Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
Visit this website for a wealth of background information on entrepreneurship in Pakistan, as well as for a long list of links to articles, blogs, videos, and other resources related to Pakistani entrepreneurship.
Source: International Entrepreneurship
The Small And Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)
Established in 1998, SMEDA was established as a policy-advisory body for the Pakistani Government in order to help develop Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. SMEDA’s mission is “to function as the promoter & facilitator of [the] SME sector in Pakistan by creating a conducive and facilitating environment as well as [by] providing and facilitating service delivery to SMEs for enhancing their capacities and competitiveness.”
Source: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority of Pakistan
The Pakistan American Business Association (PABA)
PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that “promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistan American business community.” Visit this website for information on receptions, seminars, and meetings with business leaders from Pakistan and the United States, as well as education programs and workshops designed for young business professionals.
Source: The Pakistan American Business Association