PMIC acted as MLA&A for the “Azm-e-Nisa Syndicate” for ASA Microfinance Bank

Date: June 25, 2025

PMIC is pleased to share that the PKR 3 Billion “Azm-e-Nisa Syndicate” Term Finance Facility for ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. has now been successfully closed and disbursed, marking the culmination of months of coordination, diligence, and cross-institutional commitment.

PMIC is proud to have led this transaction acting as Mandated Lead Advisor & Arranger for this landmark gender-focused facility. The structure will enable financing for 50,000+ women micro-entrepreneurs, with 60% outreach in rural areas and 35% of loans dedicated to women, a meaningful step toward inclusive and sustainable financial systems.

Grateful to our syndicate partners i.e., Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited, Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt.) Ltd., Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited, and Allied Bank Limited, as well as the teams at ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd., Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited (Facility Agent), and Mohsin Tayebaly & Co. (Transaction Legal Counsel) for their trust and support.

“This isn’t just capital, it is a catalytic investment redefining the contours of inclusive finance in Pakistan,” Yasir Ashfaq, CEO, PMIC

Anchored in PMIC’s commitment to responsible finance, the initiative advances key SDGs (1, 5, 8, 10) and reinforces Pakistan’s development ecosystem by bridging financial inclusion with social equity.