Pakistan's financial inclusion reaches 71% as gender gap narrows to 27%, says SBP governor

Pakistan's financial inclusion reaches 71% as gender gap narrows to 27%, says SBP governor

Pakistan's financial inclusion reaches 71% as gender gap narrows to 27%, says SBP governor

Pakistan's financial inclusion has reached 71 percent, the State Bank governor has said, meaning nearly seven in ten adults now use formal financial services. The gender gap in access has also narrowed to 27 percent, a sign that more women are joining the formal financial system. The figures point to steady progress in bringing banking and digital payments to people who were previously left out, though a large gap between men and women remains.

Pakistan's financial inclusion has reached 71 percent, the State Bank governor has said, meaning nearly seven in ten adults now use formal financial services. The gender gap in access has also narrowed to 27 percent, a sign that more women are joining the formal financial system. The figures point to steady progress in bringing banking and digital payments to people who were previously left out, though a large gap between men and women remains.

Pakistan's financial inclusion has reached 71 percent, the State Bank governor has said, meaning nearly seven in ten adults now use formal financial services. The gender gap in access has also narrowed to 27 percent, a sign that more women are joining the formal financial system. The figures point to steady progress in bringing banking and digital payments to people who were previously left out, though a large gap between men and women remains.