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.
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.
The Bank of Punjab Honored as Top Bank for Financial Inclusion at 9th Annual Microfinance Conference
The Bank of Punjab has been recognized as the Top Bank for Financial Inclusion at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference. The award celebrates the bank’s initiatives to expand access to finance, promote inclusion, and empower underserved communities through digital solutions and innovative banking strategies.
SBP Champions Women’s Financial Empowerment as Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is championing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion reforms, digital innovation, and global collaboration. Governor Jameel Ahmad highlights progress under the Banking on Equality policy, showcasing how women entrepreneurs are shaping Pakistan’s path toward 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.