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The Missing MSME Institutions in Pakistan: The Invisible Engine of Growth

Paradigm Shift  ·  2026

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Year

2026

Date

19 January 2026

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In Brief

Pakistan lacks a unified institutional framework for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which hinders their potential as a significant source of economic growth. While micro enterprises contribute substantially to GDP and employment, they remain overlooked in policy-making.

Pakistan lacks a unified institutional framework for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which hinders their potential as a significant source of economic growth. While micro enterprises contribute substantially to GDP and employment, they remain overlooked in policy-making. Establishing a national MSME authority is critical to unlock this engine of growth and formalize the informal economy.

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Keywords & Themes

Pakistan MSME Industrial Policy SME Development Economic Growth

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About the Author

Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

Senior Economic Planner, Parsons Corporation · RCJY, Saudi Arabia
PhD Economics · 18+ years · 20+ peer-reviewed publications · $60M+ programmes advised

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Newspaper Column

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Paradigm Shift

Year

2026

Date

19 January 2026

Keywords

Pakistan MSME Industrial Policy SME Development Economic Growth

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