PMIC Leads PKR 3bln Gender-Focused Financing for Women Entrepreneurs

Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) has taken a major step toward strengthening gender-inclusive finance by structuring a PKR 3 billion syndicated facility for ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited. This initiative was made possible through a joint effort with Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company, PakLibya Holding Company (Pvt.) Limited, Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited , and Allied Bank Limited.

The facility is designed to support more than 50,000 women micro-entrepreneurs across Pakistan, with a focus on those in rural and underserved areas. Around 35% of the financing will go to young women, and the effort is expected to impact over 70,000 livelihoods.

PMIC’s CEO,Yasir Ashfaq, described the effort as more than just financial support, calling it a catalytic investment that aims to reshape inclusive finance in the country.

This initiative reflects PMIC’s ongoing commitment to responsible finance and contributes directly to Sustainable Development Goals such as poverty reduction, gender equality, decent work, and reduced inequalities.

By mobilizing private capital for social good, the partnership offers a blueprint for scaling gender-lens investing. PMIC has invited DFIs, investors, and policymakers to join hands in advancing inclusive and sustainable development across Pakistan.