SBP Governor Highlights Inclusive Green Finance for Women and Farmers in Pakistan
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad highlights Pakistan’s inclusive green finance strategy, climate resilience, women’s financial inclusion and support for small businesses at an international learning program in Islamabad.
SMEDA Consults Women Chambers to Boost Women-Owned Businesses
SMEDA is consulting women chambers across Pakistan to address barriers faced by women entrepreneurs and improve access to finance, skills, markets and support services.
SECP Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing of Up to Rs3 Million for Small Businesses
SECP has approved a Shariah-compliant digital financing facility allowing small businesses to access up to Rs3 million through the Shamil Kar Tajir app.
ADB Approves $400 Million For Border Infrastructure And Digital Upgrades In Pakistan And CAREC
Asian Development Bank approves $400 million under its BUILD programme to modernize road and rail border crossings across 11 CAREC countries including Pakistan.
FBR Launches Simplified Tax Scheme For Small Shopkeepers With 1% Turnover Tax
FBR promotes a simplified tax scheme for small shopkeepers featuring digital registration, flexible payment options and a 1% turnover tax for registered retailers.
IFC Invests $10 Million In ASA Microfinance Bank To Support Women Entrepreneurs In Pakistan
IFC has provided a four-year $10 million loan to ASA Microfinance Bank to expand lending to women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses across Pakistan.
IFC Approves $10 Million Loan for ASA Microfinance Bank to Support Women and Small Businesses
IFC provides a $10 million four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan to expand financing for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
Government Introduces Fixed Tax Initiative for Small Shopkeepers to Broaden Revenue Framework
The newly launched retail taxation scheme offers a simplified compliance pathway for micro-retailers while enforcing penalties for non-participation.
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.