“BizHub” portal launched to empower SMEs in KP

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally launched the “BizHub” digital App to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), fostering innovation, and catalyzing economic growth in the province, said a handout.
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on industries Abdul Karim Tordher and Advisor for Finance Muzamil Aslam inaugurated the portal.
Secretary industries Aamir Afaq, officials from Board of Investment and Trade (BoIT) and representatives of United Nations Development Program(UNDP) also present on this occasion.
Organized under the auspices of KP-BOIT in collaboration of USAID and UNDP, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders from across the province.
With the overarching vision of driving sustainable development and creating a thriving ecosystem for SMEs, the KP BizHub is set to address the unique challenges faced by businesses in the province while unlocking new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
The inaugural ceremony featured insightful keynote speeches from prominent dignitaries.
Abdul Karim Tordher underscored the vital role of SMEs in bolstering the local economy and creating employment opportunities.
He added that, “the development of this app reflects our unwavering commitment to promoting ease of doing business in KP.
It aligns seamlessly with our broader vision of transforming the province into a hub of trade, investment, and innovation.
This endeavor would not have been possible without the relentless efforts of our team at KP-BOIT, the insights of our business community, and the support of our partners in development.”
He expressed that the establishment of the “BizaHab Portal” is an important step towards facilitating investment in the province.
He added that the portal should also include security aspects and features to ensure safe investments.
He emphasized that the business community would be provided with all possible facilities through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment to ensure a conducive business environment in the province and reforms would be implemented in the sector.
He also mentioned that the province’s investors and business community have faced challenging circumstances and still made investments despite the adverse conditions.
He added that this app will benefit both male and female entrepreneurs and further steps will be taken to facilitate easier business operations.
He stated that the establishment of the digital app is indeed a significant milestone for investment and facilitating business in the province.
He mentioned that it is encouraging to note that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while maintaining its tradition, has taken the lead in establishing such a digital platform, ahead of other provinces.
Vice Chairman KP-BoIT Hassan Masood Kunwar, stated that, the KP BizHub is not just a platform; it is a movement to uplift the small and medium enterprises of our region.
He further added that “this occasion is not merely the launch of an application; it is the dawn of a new era for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of KP.