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business Updated 13–14 Oct 2026

SBP launches second edition of Banking on Equality Policy

HarZaviya summary · from 7 outlets

Most outlets highlighted the launch of the second edition of the Banking on Equality (BoE) Policy by the State Bank of Pakistan, with a focus on reducing the gender gap in financial access and improving women’s financial inclusion. Variations in framing included the mention of a 2026 policy timeline and a 25 percent gender gap reduction target by 2028, which 24 News HD explicitly noted. Other outlets either omitted the target or focused more broadly on the policy’s goals.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 7 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 7 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

  1. SBP targets reducing gender gap in financial inclusion to 25% by 2028 under new policy

    Banking on Equality Policy 2026 sets new targets for women's hiring, digital banking access and financing; gender gap narrowed from 39% in 2021 to 29% in 2025

  2. Dawn 79% identical

    Gender gap in financial inclusion narrows

    KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday launched the second edition of its Banking on Equality (BoE) Policy, following the previous framework that helped narrow the gender gap in financial inclusion from 39 per cent to 29pc. The first BoE policy, launched in 2021, was Pakistan’s first gender-mainstreaming initiative for the banking sector, aimed at reducing the gender gap in financ...

  3. The Nation 71% identical

    SBP launches second edition of Banking on Equality Policy

    ISLAMABAD - State Bank of Pakistan has launched the second edition of its Banking on Equality (BoE) Policy that aims to further reduce the gender gap and advance women’s financial inclusion in the country.

  4. Business Recorder 76% identical

    SBP launches ‘BoE 2026’ policy

    KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the second edition of its Banking on Equality (BoE) policy that aims to further reduce the gender gap and advance women’s financial inclusion in the country. The BoE 2026 is the reflection of SBP’s commitment to create an enabling environment where women can thrive to contribute their true potential in the economic development of the countr...

  5. 24 News HD 88% identical

    SBP introduces Banking on Equality Policy 2026 for women

    State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced the Banking on Equality Policy 2026 to improve women’s financial inclusion with a target of reducing the gender gap in financial access to 25 percent by 2028, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.

  6. ProPakistani 81% identical

    SBP to Close Gender Gap in Banking

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the second edition of its Banking on Equality Policy to narrow the… Read More

  7. Pakistan Observer 76% identical

    SBP Unveils New Policy to Improve Women’s Access to Banking

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the second edition of its Banking on Equality (BoE) Policy, introducing enhanced…

7 articles from 7 outlets, 13 Oct–14 Oct 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?