HomeTagsFinancial inclusion

financial inclusion

LaunchPad

NSTP Hatch 8 Cohort 6 Founders Progress Through Workshop Series

More than 30 startups in NSTP Hatch 8 Cohort 6 are progressing through structured workshops covering business modelling, brand identity, founder dynamics, and product thinking, applying session learnings directly to refine their ventures in real time.
Fresh

NIC Faisalabad Hosts Legal Frameworks and IP Session

National Incubation Center Faisalabad is organising a session on Legal Frameworks and Intellectual Property led by Barrister Ahmed Uzair, Partner at AUC, helping startup founders understand business structures, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection.
spot_img
Investments

Accelerate Prosperity Backs EZ Wage to Enhance Financial Access for SMEs in Pakistan

Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.
Ecosystem

SBP Celebrates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 To Promote Financial Inclusion

SBP-BSC Islamabad commemorates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 with an expo and ceremony, highlighting support for women-led businesses and financial inclusion.
Policy

SECP Partners With Digital Banks To Streamline Corporate Accounts For Startups

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered startups, boosting financial inclusion and digital ecosystem in Pakistan.
Policy

Women-Led Businesses Receive Over Rs. 24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands National Entrepreneurship Outreach

Women-led enterprises in Pakistan secured more than Rs. 24 billion in financing over the past year, with SBP expanding nationwide outreach, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support ahead of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.
Policy

Pakistan Introduces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy for Financial Inclusion and Support

Pakistan announces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy to expand financing, mentorship, and support programs, aiming to increase women-led businesses, employment, and exports.
Policy

SECP Partners with Digital Banks to Enable Instant Corporate Account Opening for Startups

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has partnered with Mobilink Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqmi Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered companies through API-based digital integration.
Ecosystem

SECP and Digital Banks Simplify Startup Onboarding with Same-Day Corporate Account Opening

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for new companies, promoting ease of doing business and digital inclusion in Pakistan.
Policy

Pakistan to Introduce AI-Powered Platform for Women Entrepreneurs to Simplify Business and Tax Management

Pakistan’s government is set to launch an AI-powered Womenpreneurship Platform to help women entrepreneurs register businesses, manage taxes, and access training, aiming to boost women’s participation in the SME sector.
Traction

ABHI Selected for Mastercard Start Path SME Program to Scale Digital Financial Solutions

Pakistani fintech ABHI has been chosen for Mastercard’s Start Path Small and Medium Business program, joining a global cohort of startups transforming SME financial access through digital innovation.
Policy

DigiKhata Receives SECP NBFC License to Expand into Digital Lending for Pakistan’s SMEs

DigiKhata has obtained an NBFC lending license from SECP, enabling it to offer regulated digital credit solutions for SMEs and MSMEs in Pakistan, expanding beyond bookkeeping and payments facilitation.
Fresh

StockIntel Partners with Chase Securities to Launch Pakistan’s First Multi-Broker Trading Platform

StockIntel.com by Capital Stake has become Pakistan’s first multi-broker platform through its integration with Chase Securities, enabling investors to manage multiple brokerage accounts from one interface.
Fresh

Zindigi Freelancer Connect Kicks Off Nationwide Series Empowering Pakistan’s Freelancers

Zindigi Freelancer Connect begins its nationwide journey from Peshawar, offering skills, mentorship, and financial solutions to empower Pakistan’s 4 million-strong freelance community.
Load more

Latest articles

LaunchPad

NSTP Hatch 8 Cohort 6 Founders Progress Through Workshop Series

More than 30 startups in NSTP Hatch 8 Cohort 6 are progressing through structured workshops covering business modelling, brand identity, founder dynamics, and product thinking, applying session learnings directly to refine their ventures in real time.
Fresh

NIC Faisalabad Hosts Legal Frameworks and IP Session

National Incubation Center Faisalabad is organising a session on Legal Frameworks and Intellectual Property led by Barrister Ahmed Uzair, Partner at AUC, helping startup founders understand business structures, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection.
Editorial Insights

The PSL Opportunity Pakistani Startups Are Still Underestimating

Pakistan Super League offers startups more than sponsorship. Discover how PSL can drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and long-term growth.
Fresh

Northern University Students Visit NIC Peshawar Outreach Session

Students from Northern University Nowshera visited NIC Peshawar for an outreach session, gaining insights into the startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship pathways, and the support available to aspiring founders through interactive discussions and exposure to the innovation landscape.