Therefore, in order to further build the linkages of the banking sector to promote access to finance for the poor and marginalized segments of the population, the State Bank has been promoting financial inclusion through innovative approaches.
SBP has been actively supporting microfinance in Pakistan to make major breakthroughs in reaching out to millions of underserved people who require a wide variety of financial services. Presently, nine MFBs are operating in Pakistan. The success of microfinance in Pakistan is widely acknowledged by the international community.