Karachi, Pakistan – June 2025: In a groundbreaking move to scale gender-inclusive financing, Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC), in collaboration with Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited, PakLibya Holding Company (Pvt.) Limited, Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited, and Allied Bank Limited, has successfully structured a PKR 3 billion syndicated facility for ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited.
This landmark transaction marks a significant step toward bridging the gender finance gap in Pakistan by mobilizing private capital for social impact. The facility will enable over 50,000 women micro-entrepreneurs—60% of whom are based in rural and underserved communities—to access affordable financing solutions. Notably, 35% of the loans will be directed toward young women, with the initiative expected to support over 70,000 livelihoods nationwide.
“This isn’t just capital, it is a catalytic investment redefining the contours of inclusive finance in Pakistan,” said Yasir Ashfaq, CEO of PMIC.
The facility is anchored in PMIC’s commitment to responsible finance and sustainable development, directly contributing to several key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including No Poverty (SDG 1), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).
By combining financial inclusion with social equity, this initiative strengthens Pakistan’s development ecosystem and sets a precedent for gender-lens investing in emerging markets. PMIC has called on development finance institutions (DFIs), investors, and policymakers to join in scaling such transformative efforts.
