Tag: women empowerment

The government of Pakistan has outlined a strategy to boost exports by combining skills development, e-commerce adoption, and economic formalization, while improving market access, digital trade ecosystems, and support for compliant businesses.

Mobilink Bank and Xenia announce a strategic partnership to provide Shariah-compliant nano finance solutions through the Khud Mukhtar Khatoon initiative.

JazzCash celebrates onboarding its 1 millionth Raast QR-enabled merchant, a major step in advancing Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem and formalizing the economy.

Kistpay partners with easypaisa digital bank to introduce a Device Financing Program empowering women with smart devices, enhancing digital inclusion, financial independence, and engagement across Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem.

Pakistan Single Window (PSW), in partnership with Soneri Bank Limited, organized a Change Management session for women entrepreneurs during the State Bank of Pakistan’s Women Financing Week 2025, focusing on digital banking, access to finance, and export facilitation through the PSW platform to help women-led businesses grow and expand internationally.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) and UN Women Pakistan have signed an MoU under the D4WEE initiative to advance women’s digital economic empowerment across Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi, aligning with the province’s Digital KP Roadmap 2030.

Karandaaz Pakistan partners with Walee Financial Services to introduce Khudmukhtar Khatoon, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant digital asset financing program designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and empower women-led businesses through accessible and ethical finance.

Bank Alfalah and the Legal Aid Society have launched the “ADAL” initiative to enhance financial and legal literacy in marginalized communities across Karachi. Backed by PKR 6 million from Bank Alfalah, the year-long program aims to empower 2,000 people through education, awareness, and pro bono legal support.

TPL Insurance has launched Women Shield, a health insurance plan for women aged 18 to 55, covering eight critical illnesses including breast and cervical cancer. The plan offers medical and financial protection accessible through the TPL Insurance App.

SBP Gujranwala and HBL host a webinar on “Digital Financial Empowerment of Women,” focusing on gender inclusion, digital financial literacy, and women’s access to finance as drivers of economic growth.