Assessing the use of digital financial services in Pakistan

Improving client protection practices in Pakistan’s microfinance industry

Khushhali Microfinance Bank has contributed PKR 1 million (about $6,067.04) to the Fund to support the government in the fight against COVID-19.

Findings from a survey of microenterprise owners, loan officers and regulators

This webinar recording presents results from a survey of 1,000 microfinance clients and MFIs that serve them for a detailed picture of the impact of Pakistan's lockdown on households and the industry overall.

Understanding the concept of interoperability and discussing a framework to measure its extent

Pakistan’s micro, small and medium sized enterprises and individual consumers are set to benefit from the creation of an electronic registry that allows for the country’s financial institutions to use moveable assets as collateral for loans.

The donation was a part of a local initiative in which FINCA employees contributed a day’s worth of salary towards COVID-19 relief in appreciation of the country’s need in this time of crisis.

Notes examining the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on microfinance

The State Bank of Pakistan has extended a number of measures taken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 from their original deadline of 30 June / 30 September, to 31 December.