SBP BSC and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Small Industries Development Board held a meeting on SME value chain financing to explore expanding formal credit access.
Pakistan Single Window and UBL are hosting a specialized training session for women entrepreneurs on June 29, 2026, in Karachi, covering smart banking solutions, digital tools, access to finance, and trade facilitation through the PSW platform to support export readiness and global business growth.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Khudmukhtar Khatoon, the country's first digital financing product exclusively for women-led MSMEs, developed by Walee Financial Services, offering Shariah-compliant asset financing between PKR 100,000 and PKR 1.5 million through the Hakeem app.
NIC Karachi Women Led Curriculum Track hosted a session with Mahwish Saad Khan, Chief Business Officer at Premier PayFast, focusing on founder identity, personal branding, storytelling, and leadership presence for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.
Dr. Saleem Shazad and his wife Dilsoroor have co-founded Posturepro Care Physical Therapy in Gilgit-Baltistan, addressing the lack of accessible physiotherapy services for patients who previously had to travel to bigger cities for basic care.
Pakistan Single Window showcases digital trade solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot, promoting e-commerce adoption and cross-border trade opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
SMEDA and Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry AJK plan joint initiatives to strengthen women-led businesses through training, market linkages, and export opportunities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.
HBL and Visa have announced the 2026 winners of the She’s Next Pakistan program, awarding five women entrepreneurs USD 10,000 each along with training, mentorship, and community support.
UN Women Pakistan, with KOICA’s support, has launched the Digital Startup Roundtable Series in Islamabad to empower young women entrepreneurs with digital skills, mentorship, and market access.
SBP has launched the WE Finance Code in Pakistan with ADB support, aiming to close the gender financing gap for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises and boost women’s economic empowerment.
SBP BSC and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Small Industries Development Board held a meeting on SME value chain financing to explore expanding formal credit access.
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Pakistan Tech Forum have signed an MoU to promote technology-driven business growth, entrepreneurship, and international market access.
Elevate Entrepreneurship has opened registrations for Batch 2, offering aspiring entrepreneurs practical learning and expert guidance to build their ideas into ventures.