--- title: "Pakistan aims to double SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028" description: "Most outlets led with the announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to double SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028, highlighting the target and the current baseline of Rs1.1 trillion. Dawn and Business Recorder added further directives, such as the audit of Daanish IT Park and the preparation of feasibility studies in local languages, while Daily Times and 24 News HD provided more concise summaries without additional context. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent across the outlets, with a focus on the financial target and its implications for SMEs." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13865-pm-shehbaz-directs-increase-in-sme-loans-to-rs2-2-trillion site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan aims to double SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028 business · updated 13 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM PKT · 12–13 Oct 2026 · 7 articles from 7 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 7 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to double SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028, highlighting the target and the current baseline of Rs1.1 trillion. Dawn and Business Recorder added further directives, such as the audit of Daanish IT Park and the preparation of feasibility studies in local languages, while Daily Times and 24 News HD provided more concise summaries without additional context. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent across the outlets, with a focus on the financial target and its implications for SMEs. ## Same story from 7 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **ProPakistani** — [Small Businesses to Get Rs. 2.2 Trillion Loans by 2028](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/small-businesses-to-get-rs-2-2-trillion-loans-by-2028/) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the government to double financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Rs. 2.2… Read More - **Dawn** — [PM sets Rs2.2tr SME financing target by 2028](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036763/pm-sets-rs22tr-sme-financing-target-by-2028) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:04 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > • Directs Smeda to expand access to business loans, prepare feasibility studies in local languages• Orders audit of Daanish IT Park, urges collaboration with global technology firms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Sheh­baz Sharif on Monday directed the auth­orities to increase financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Rs1.1 trillion to Rs2.2tr by 2028, citing their potential to dri... - **Profit** — [PM Shehbaz directs doubling of SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/13/pm-shehbaz-directs-doubling-of-sme-financing-to-rs22-trillion-by-2028) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:10 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > SMEDA to expand business training, loan access and regional outreach; Alibaba partnership to train 10,000 SMEs over two years - **Business Recorder** — [PM orders doubling of SME financing to Rs2.2trn](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443939/pm-orders-doubling-of-sme-financing-to-rs22trn) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:18 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed that the total value of loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) be increased from Rs1.1 trillion to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028 to support business growth across Pakistan. Chairing a meeting on reforms at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the prime minister said SMEs had immense potential to drive e... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan targets Rs2.2 trillion in SME loans by 2028](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566244/pakistan-targets-rs2-2-trillion-in-sme-loans-by-2028/) · 12 Oct 2026, 8:39 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to increase lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028. The target would double the current volume of Rs1.1 trillion. He said SMEs have significant potential to support Pakistan’s economic growth and create jobs. The prime minister issued the directive during a meeting on […] - **24 News HD** — [PM Shehbaz directs increase in SME loans to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028](https://www.24newshd.tv/12-Oct-2026/pm-shehbaz-directs-increase-sme-loans-rs2-2-trillion-2028) · 12 Oct 2026, 8:02 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to increase the total volume of loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Rs1. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM Shehbaz directs doubling of SME financing to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-shehbaz-directs-doubling-of-sme-financing-to-rs2-2-trillion-by-2028/) · 12 Oct 2026, 7:09 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed to increase the total financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Rs1.1 trillion to Rs2.2 trillion by 2028, underscoring their potential to drive economic growth and create business opportunities across the country. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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