BoK promotes women’s financial literacy

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) ran a special financial literacy session in Chakdara, Dir, jointly with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Recorder reported from Peshawar. Organisers aimed to deepen women's grasp of money matters and banking, and to widen their use of regulated channels.

Participants heard about SME and agriculture financing facilities, along with business financing options and various banking solutions designed for female entrepreneurs. The discussion also touched on hurdles that women business owners in underserved areas face when accessing financial services.

Participants were also briefed on formal banking channels. The bank said it would carry on such efforts going forward to build women's financial inclusion, back entrepreneurship and expand their place within formal finance.