Pakistan Business Forum joins efforts to upgrade SMEs

Grow Safe (Pvt) Ltd., Pakistan’s leading HSE training, consultancy and compliance solutions provider, and the Pakistan Business Forum (Karachi chapter) have come together to upgrade the country’s SMEs (small and medium enterprises).

The two entities signed a MoU at the PBF office marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the SME sector. Grow Safe will provide its services to the SMEs associated with the forum under the agreement. The facilitation will include consultancy, training and certification in the said domain. The prime focus will be on upgrading the SMEs and raising their standards at par with the international companies.

CEO Grow Safe Saad Abdul Wahab emphasized the significance of integrating global HSE practices within the local SME sector. He said that this collaboration will enable SMEs to build a robust culture of safety and compliance, ultimately enhancing their competitiveness in the local and global markets.

PBF Karachi chapter’s President Sohail Aziz also highlighted the importance of the partnership and said that ensuring high standards in safety and compliance is critical for SME growth. He said that with the Grow Safe's expertise, the PBF aims to foster a resilient and sustainable business environment for its members. Both side agreed that this move will build up a shared vision of building a resilient, prosperous and sustainable, internationally recognized SME ecosystem in Pakistan.