Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan provide low-cost employment, assist in regional development by linking rural and urban sectors, and help achieve equitable wealth distribution. SMEs contribute significantly to export revenues and Pakistan's trade balance due to their labor-intensive and domestic resource-focused nature. However, Pakistan's SMEs face problems achieving their full potential. The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) was established to develop SMEs in Pakistan by providing an enabling environment and business support services.