Women Bank Accounts Rise Sharply Across Pakistan
Pakistan has recorded remarkable advancement in women’s financial inclusion since the launch of the Banking on Equality policy, introduced by the State Bank in 2021.
The total number of active bank accounts held by women has increased sharply from 20 million to 37 million, demonstrating rising financial awareness among them.
The State Bank of Pakistan designed the Banking on Equality framework to address gender disparities and promote equitable access to the country’s financial services.
Since the policy’s introduction, the gender gap in financial inclusion has declined from 39 percent to 30 percent, signaling meaningful progress toward women’s empowerment.
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Experts credit this improvement to sustained policy efforts, awareness drives, digital banking initiatives, and the growing presence of women-oriented financial products in the market.
The consistent upward trend highlights not only the policy’s effectiveness but also Pakistan’s evolving social mindset that increasingly supports women’s inclusion in economic activities.
Officials stress that sustained investments in digital banking, microfinance, and financial literacy will be vital to maintaining momentum and expanding women’s financial participation nationwide.
