SBP Implements WE-Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-FI) Code, bringing together 23 banks and development partners to enhance women-led businesses’ access to finance and promote inclusive economic growth.
SBP Begins Implementation of WE-Finance Code to Strengthen Women Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan launches the implementation of the WE-Finance Code, bringing banks and stakeholders together to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs nationwide.
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 Achieves 52 Percent Women’s Financial Inclusion as SBP Highlights Major Progress
Pakistan’s women’s financial inclusion has reached 52 percent, reflecting major progress in banking access, loans, entrepreneurship support, and workforce participation as highlighted during Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.
Over 20,000 Women Entrepreneurs Secure Rs24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands Inclusion Initiatives
The State Bank of Pakistan reports that more than 20,000 women-led businesses received over Rs24 billion in financing during the past year, reflecting strengthened national efforts to expand financial inclusion and support women’s economic participation.
Askari Bank Arranges Pakistan’s First Unsecured Commercial Paper for PMIC Worth PKR 2.5 Billion
Askari Bank Limited has arranged Pakistan’s first-ever unsecured, privately placed Commercial Paper of PKR 2.5 billion for Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Ltd (PMIC), marking a milestone in financial inclusion and women-led business financing.