SECP Relaxes Rules for Non Bank Lenders to Expand Affordable Housing Finance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan eases regulatory requirements for NBMFCs and HFCs to boost lending under the Apna Ghar Programme.
NIBAF Pakistan Completes Islamic Banking Certificate Course Module Three for HBL Microfinance Bank
The National Institute of Banking and Finance holds an intensive two-day Shariah governance and liquidity management certificate course for HBL Microfinance Bank.
Avanza Solutions and ASA Microfinance Bank Partner to Drive Digital Financial Inclusion
Avanza Solutions and ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan enter a strategic partnership to enhance digital banking infrastructure and scale technology driven financial services.
Mobilink Bank Partners with SEDF to Expand MSME Financing in Sindh
Mobilink Bank signs five-year partnership with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund to provide up to PKR 1 billion in affordable financing for MSMEs across key sectors in Sindh, supporting inclusive economic growth.
ABHI Microfinance Bank Partners DigiKhata to Expand SME Financing Access
ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed an MoU with DigiKhata to provide structured financing solutions for SMEs, enabling digitally active businesses to access formal credit and working capital support.
ASA Microfinance Bank Promotes Ghulam Murtaza Rajri to Regional Business Head
ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited has promoted Ghulam Murtaza Rajri to Regional Business Head, recognizing his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the microfinance sector.
NIBAF Pakistan Workshop Enhances Microfinance Product Development and Lending Skills
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a workshop on cash-based lending and microfinance product development, equipping MFIs with strategies for operational efficiency, risk management, and sustainable growth.
U Microfinance Bank Names Arsalan Aziz as Chief of Special Asset Management to Strengthen Risk Management
U Microfinance Bank has appointed Arsalan Aziz as Chief of Special Asset Management, bringing over 19 years of experience to enhance asset quality, recovery processes, and risk management frameworks.
U Microfinance Bank Partners with CARE International to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
U Microfinance Bank, in collaboration with CARE International, celebrated Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 and highlighted financing solutions designed to uplift women-led businesses across Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Push Toward Inclusive Banking: Progress and Persistent Gaps in Women’s Financial Empowerment
Pakistan’s banking sector shows progress in women’s inclusion, with 17 million new female accounts and a 9% reduction in the gender gap. Yet, persistent inequalities reveal the need for deeper, data-driven strategies to achieve true financial empowerment.