In a major step toward promoting women’s economic empowerment, the Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million loan agreement under Subprogram-II of the Women Inclusive Finance Sector Development Program. This initiative is designed to break barriers in women’s access to finance, support entrepreneurship, and foster inclusive workplaces.
The package includes a $300 million policy-based loan for regulatory and institutional reforms, along with a $50 million Financial Intermediary Loan (FIL) to boost financial access for women entrepreneurs. The State Bank of Pakistan also signed a related agreement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to financial inclusion.
Building on earlier reforms, this program strengthens the role of women in Pakistan’s financial system and accelerates progress toward a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
