Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Pakistan Receives $350M Loan for Women's Financial Inclusion
Pakistan is getting a USD 350 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help women.
This money is for the Women Inclusive Finance (WIF) program, which helps women get access to financial services and start their own businesses.
The plan focuses on improving policies, increasing funding, improving business skills, and creating fair workplaces in the finance sector.
This is part of Pakistan's plan to include women more in the economy.
Pakistan's debt is also increasing.
Pakistan secured a USD 350 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The loan supports the Women Inclusive Finance (WIF) Sector Development Programme.
The program aims to boost women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
The agreement focuses on four key reform areas.
Pakistan's debt rose to PKR 76 trillion during the first nine months of the fiscal year.
- Who
- Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- What
- Pakistan signed a USD 350 million loan agreement with ADB for the Women Inclusive Finance (WIF) program.
- When
- The agreement was signed recently.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Why
- To boost women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
- Loan Amount
- USD 350 million
- Lender
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Program
- Women Inclusive Finance (WIF) Sector Development Programme
- Focus Areas
- Fostering policy, expanding finances, enhancing entrepreneurship, and promoting inclusive workplaces
- Pakistan's Debt
- PKR 76 trillion (first nine months of fiscal year)
