Pakistan Unveils Three-Year SME Business Plan to Boost Productivity and Formalisation
Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan reviews a detailed three-year SME business plan with SMEDA and AT Kearney, focusing on formalisation, productivity enhancement, women’s participation, and access to finance for Pakistan’s SME sector.
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.
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.