Islamabad has officially launched its first women-only marketplace in the G-11 sector, creating a dedicated commercial space exclusively for female entrepreneurs.

The initiative aims to provide women with a safer and more supportive business environment where they can confidently manage and expand their ventures.

The marketplace is expected to improve women’s access to customers and formal economic opportunities while reducing many of the social and commercial barriers they often face.

The Women Enterprise Market has been introduced to help reduce the long-standing gender gap in entrepreneurship and business participation in Pakistan.

Women currently represent a significantly smaller percentage of registered business owners compared to men, despite increasing interest in entrepreneurship nationwide.

Authorities believe the initiative can encourage more women to enter formal business sectors by providing accessible commercial opportunities and a supportive environment.

The project is also expected to promote financial independence, improve economic inclus

The market has been developed as a fully cashless commercial space that encourages the use of digital payment systems among entrepreneurs and customers.

Officials believe this modern approach will improve transaction security, increase transparency, and reduce challenges linked to handling physical cash during business operations.

The initiative also aims to help women become more familiar with digital banking tools, mobile payment applications, and online financial systems.

The initiative has been launched with the support of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with several government-backed and private sector partners.

The collaboration reflects growing efforts to create structured opportunities for women entrepreneurs through long-term business support and commercial development programs.

The project aims to provide women with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and increased business exposure. Officials believe such partnerships can help women-led enterprises expand successfully, improve financial stability.

Islamabad has officially launched its first women-only marketplace in the G-11 sector, creating a dedicated commercial space exclusively for female entrepreneurs.

The initiative aims to provide women with a safer and more supportive business environment where they can confidently manage and expand their ventures.

The marketplace is expected to improve women’s access to customers and formal economic opportunities while reducing many of the social and commercial barriers they often face.

The Women Enterprise Market has been introduced to help reduce the long-standing gender gap in entrepreneurship and business participation in Pakistan.

Women currently represent a significantly smaller percentage of registered business owners compared to men, despite increasing interest in entrepreneurship nationwide.

Authorities believe the initiative can encourage more women to enter formal business sectors by providing accessible commercial opportunities and a supportive environment.

The project is also expected to promote financial independence, improve economic inclus

The market has been developed as a fully cashless commercial space that encourages the use of digital payment systems among entrepreneurs and customers.

Officials believe this modern approach will improve transaction security, increase transparency, and reduce challenges linked to handling physical cash during business operations.

The initiative also aims to help women become more familiar with digital banking tools, mobile payment applications, and online financial systems.

The initiative has been launched with the support of the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with several government-backed and private sector partners.

The collaboration reflects growing efforts to create structured opportunities for women entrepreneurs through long-term business support and commercial development programs.

The project aims to provide women with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and increased business exposure. Officials believe such partnerships can help women-led enterprises expand successfully, improve financial stability.