Islamabad
\nReinforcing its position as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Pakistan\u2019s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has successfully graduated 18 women-led startups under its Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator Program, an industry-first initiative designed to unlock the economic potential of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.
\nThe graduation ceremony, held in Islamabad, was attended by Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education & Professional Training, as the Chief Guest, alongside key stakeholders from the public and private sectors. Addressing the audience, she acknowledged the critical role of programs like WIN in enabling women to participate meaningfully in Pakistan\u2019s economic development and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
\nThe program equipped participants with practical skills in digital entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business scaling, enabling them to build resilient, future-ready enterprises. The ceremony concluded with awards recognizing high-impact ventures emerging from the cohort.
\nGreen Plastics secured the Best Startup Award and received PKR 1 million in seed funding for its innovative solution converting potato peels into recyclable bags. Ecogen and EcoFlow were named winners of the Innovation Challenge, each receiving PKR 500,000 in seed funding for their impactful work in food waste management and affordable sanitary solutions for underserved communities
\nWith a total of 31 startups now graduated, Mobilink Bank continues to set the benchmark for enabling women-led businesses through structured incubation, mentorship, and access to financial and digital ecosystems.
\nSpeaking at the occasion, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education & Professional Training said that, \u201cThe graduation of 18 women-led startups under Mobilink Bank\u2019s WIN Incubator is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of investing in women\u2019s potential. Initiatives like this not only equip women with essential entrepreneurial and digital skills but also pave the way for a more inclusive and resilient economy. It is encouraging to see these ventures addressing critical challenges such as sustainability and social equity. Continued collaboration between the public and private sectors will be key to expanding such opportunities and enabling more women across Pakistan to become drivers of innovation and economic growth.\u201d
\nHaaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President & CEO, Mobilink Bank, remarked that, \u201cAt Mobilink Bank, inclusion must translate into impact. Through the WIN Incubator, we are empowering women entrepreneurs to move from potential to scale, building businesses that shape a more inclusive and resilient economy. We strongly believe that the future of inclusive growth in Pakistan will be led by women entrepreneurs.\u201d
\nThe graduating cohort demonstrated a strong focus on sustainability and social impact, with ventures addressing pressing challenges such as plastic waste, food waste, and period poverty, highlighting the growing role of women entrepreneurs in driving climate-conscious and socially responsible innovation. This also comes in line with the Bank\u2019s ESG policy, which is strongly embedded into its core operations.
\nMobilink Bank\u2019s continued investment in initiatives like WIN underscores its commitment to building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient economic future, where women are not just participants, but leaders of change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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