{
  "id": 8431680,
  "title": "KP Sets Up Rs. 50 Million Women Fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kp-sets-up-rs-50-million-women-fund",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-19T09:42:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/19/kp-sets-up-rs-50-million-women-fund/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has established a Rs. 50 million endowment fund to bolster economic development initiatives for women entrepreneurs, complemented by additional steps to fortify women-led businesses in the region. Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam revealed this initiative during a recent visit to the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar Division. This move stems from policy suggestions put forth by the chamber to enhance access to finance, nurture entrepreneurship, and bolster institutional support for women-led businesses. The provincial government has also earmarked Rs. 5 million to refurbish the Women Chamber, specifically to bolster its capacity-building and facilitation functions. Furthermore, it will subsidize reduced interest rates for financial schemes endorsed by the chamber. Another key move is the establishment of a Women Incubation Center at WCCIPD, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with enterprise development, skill enhancement, and business expansion support. WCCIPD President Qurat ul Ain expressed her appreciation for the government’s backing and acknowledged Finance Advisor Muzammil Sahib’s role in endorsing the chamber’s proposals. She emphasized that these measures underscore the significance of constructive dialogue between the government and the private sector, potentially translating policy proposals into tangible economic endeavors. The chamber has concentrated its policy advocacy on finance, market access, capacity building, entrepreneurship development, institutional infrastructure, and economic inclusion. Founder President Sajida Zulfiqar highlighted existing gaps and opportunities pertaining to industrial development and leveraging available assets for economic activity. Shimama Arbab underscored sector-specific prospects for women, especially in food processing and agriculture-related enterprises, and advocated for targeted assistance to bolster such ventures. WCCIPD pledged to persist in collaborating with the provincial government and other stakeholders in the implementation of these measures and in advancing women's access to economic opportunities throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.",
  "summary": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has pledged a Rs. 50 million endowment fund to support economic development activities for women entrepreneurs, … Read More The post KP Sets Up Rs. 50 Million Women Fund appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government creates Rs. 50 million fund for women entrepreneurs.",
    "Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam announces initiative at Women Chamber of Commerce meeting.",
    "Additional Rs. 5 million allocated for Women Chamber refurbishment and support."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}