SBP to celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day on Nov 19

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19 to recognise the significant contributions of women entrepreneurs in the economy, a statement said on Tuesday.

The event will be inaugurated by Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad at the SBP and is expected to bring together top officials from banks and non-bank institutions and working women associations to recognise the significant contributions of women entrepreneurs in the economy.

Besides other activities, the event will also include recognition awards to high-performing banks that have consistently extended loans to women borrowers. Also, awards will be presented to women-led businesses across various categories, acknowledging their remarkable achievements in the entrepreneurial landscape. The event will feature both on-ground and virtual activities throughout Pakistan, with commercial banks collaborating to create tailored products for women-led businesses. Initiatives will include workshops, awareness campaigns about SBP SME financing, and mentorship programmes designed to empower potential businesswomen and enhance their loan eligibility.