MMBL and SMEDA Partner to Empower SMEs and Drive Inclusive Economic Growth
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) have signed an MoU to enhance access to finance for small businesses across Pakistan, aiming to strengthen economic inclusion and support sustainable growth.
9th Annual Microfinance Conference 2025 highlights mission focus and disaster resilience in financial inclusion
The 9th Annual Microfinance Conference 2025 brought together leaders to address mission drift, disaster resilience, and the future of inclusive finance in Pakistan, with thought-provoking sessions led by Aameer Karachiwalla and Aftab Alam.
Bank of Punjab Wins Dual Honors at ESG Business Awards 2025 for Digital Inclusion and Diversity
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has been recognized at the ESG Business Awards 2025, securing two major honors — the Digital Inclusion Award and the Inclusion & Diversity Award. The recognition highlights BOP’s continued efforts toward digital innovation, equitable access to finance, and its commitment to fostering an inclusive financial ecosystem across Pakistan.
Bank of Khyber Promotes Diversity and Inclusion with Sign Language Awareness Session
Bank of Khyber (BoK) celebrated the International Day of Sign Languages with a Diversity-Inclusive Banking Session in collaboration with ConnectHear, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and empathy across the workplace and customer experience.
HBL Microfinance Bank Advances Women’s Financial Empowerment Through Mashal Program Collaboration
HBL Microfinance Bank, under its flagship Mashal Program, joined hands with Bulandi-e-Niswa to host an awareness session focused on women’s financial empowerment. The event highlighted financial literacy, business fundamentals, and inclusive banking solutions tailored for women, reaffirming the bank’s mission to foster economic independence and social growth among women in Pakistan.
HBL Microfinance Bank Welcomes New Leaders to Advance Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
HBL Microfinance Bank welcomes new members to its leadership and operational teams, reinforcing its mission of creating impact, driving innovation, and building a financially inclusive Pakistan.
NIBAF Launches Banking Literacy Development Program to Strengthen Financial Awareness
NIBAF Pakistan, in collaboration with Aga Khan University, held a Banking Literacy Development Program on August 18, 2025, to enhance community-level financial awareness, focusing on inclusive growth, digital finance adoption, and sustainable development.
NIBAF and SJDA Join Forces to Launch National Banking Education Program
NIBAF and SJDA have signed an MoU to launch a one-month training program in Islamabad and Karachi, offering foundational education in conventional and Islamic banking and practical financial skills to promote inclusive economic growth.
SBP and ADB Roll Out Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to Bridge Gender Finance Gap in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank have launched the WE Finance Code to boost women’s access to finance, with 20 banks committing to drive gender-inclusive growth.
Karandaaz survey shows Pakistan’s decade of financial inclusion gains but urges deeper financial agency by 2028
The Karandaaz Financial Inclusion Survey 2024 reveals how Pakistan has expanded financial access over the past decade but still faces key hurdles. Experts stress the need to shift focus toward meaningful usage and financial agency to achieve NFIS 2028 goals.