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SME, agriculture financing needs faster execution: finance minister

Pakistan Published 28 October 2026, 19:36 · archived 28 Oct 2026

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for faster disbursements and stronger implementation of financing schemes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture, saying expanded access to finance must translate into tangible benefits for businesses and farmers. Chairing the sixth meeting of the Access to Finance (A2F) Steering Committee on Wednesday, the minister stressed the need for greater urgency and effective execution by financial institutions and implementing agencies, his ministry said. The meeting reviewed progress in financing for SMEs, agriculture, housing, exports a...

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