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A high-level meeting, chaired by SAPM Haroon, reviewed initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan\u2019s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector through digital transformation.<br \/>\nThe meeting was attended by Secretary Industries and Production Saif Anjum, Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Ms Nadia J seth, and members of the SMEDA Board. During the meeting, Haroon emphasized that digitalization can significantly enhance the digital presence of SMEs and expand their access to markets. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday said that the government was developing a dedicated digital platform where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be able to showcase their products to international markets. 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