Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs Secure Rs. 29 Billion Under Youth Loan Scheme
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A total of 104,237 young women entrepreneurs have received financing worth Rs. 29 billion under the Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme, according to Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. This financing was recorded as of May 31, 2026, and was provided in response to a question from MNA Dr. Nafisa Shah on women's financial inclusion and the obstacles faced by female micro-entrepreneurs.
The minister reported that women's financial inclusion reached 55% by December 2025, and the gender gap in bank account ownership narrowed to 29%. Women-owned businesses accounted for 13% of total commercial loans and 9% of credit extended to the private sector as of March 2026. Including microfinance borrowers, their share rose to 18% of commercial loans and 11% of private sector credit.
The State Bank of Pakistan has implemented measures to enhance women's access to financing, including the Women Inclusive Finance Program. Launched in January 2023, the scheme mandates that at least 25% of loans be allocated to women entrepreneurs, with financing available to eligible women seeking to start or grow their businesses.
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