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2013

Grant of look after charge of the post of president FWBL to Ms. Charmaine Hidayatullah, the senior EVP.

Extended term of one year of Ms. Shafqat Sultana, President First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) has expired on May 18, 2013..[...]

FWBL entrepreneurs will display their products at the Islamabad Expo 2013.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) entrepreneurs will display their products at the Islamabad Expo 2013 on April 13 & 14, 2013.[...]

Mrs. Shafqat Sultana President inaugurates the FWBL Human Resource & Development Centre in Karachi.

Mrs. Shafqat Sultana President inaugurates the FWBL Human Resource & Development Centre in Karachi.[...]

FWBL & AIOU join hands.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for empowerment of women.[...]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY.

First women Bank Ltd. has chalked out programs for the International Women Day throughout the country.[...]

2012

FWBL Gilgit branch resumes operation.

FWBL 41st branch has started operation in Gilgit. This is the first branch of the bank in northern areas of the country.[...]

Certificate Distribution Ceremony of FWBL-GEP held in Karachi.

Mr. Edward Birgells Regional Director USAID urged the Pakistani women to come forward and learn the skills that can empower them.[...]

FWBL & SMEDA join hands.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) and SMEDA (an autonomous statutory body working under the Ministry of Industries, Government of Pakistan for the development and promotion of the small and medium enterprises of Pakistan) have joined hands to work together for the promotion and development of women entrepreneurship in Pakistan.[...]

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the long term entity.

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the long term entity rating of First Women Bank Ltd to "A-"(Single A Minus) while maintaining the short term entity rating at "A2" (A Two).[...]

FWBL Business Development & Training Centres have started imparting training under Gender Equity Program.

First Women Bank Business Development & Training Centres (BD & TC) have started simultaneously their first training program under FWBL-GEP (Gender Equity Program) in Karachi & Lahore.[...]

Financial year 2011 proved to be a year of record performance

Addressing the Annual Conference of FWBL in Karachi, Ms. Shafqat Sultana President & CEO expressed her satisfaction over the performance of the Bank. She said that the Bank in its endeavors to provide quality service catering to the special needs of women in the country.[...]

FWBL opens two new branches in twin cities

FWBL two new branches have started functioning in twin cities of Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Now FWBL network located in 23 cities of the country has been increased from 38 to 40.[...]

2011

FWBL & Depilex join hands to empower women.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) has entered into an agreement with Depilex - one of the oldest and largest brands in the field of beauty therapy, cosmetology and hair sciences in Pakistan[...]

FWBL & Singer Pakistan join hands.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) and Singer Pakistan Ltd., with its brand name 'SINGER', a Globally recognized brand for last 160 years have entered into an agreement to facilitate customers on shop at Singer Plus retail stores.[...]

FWBL launches women's Economic Empowerment through Capacity Building & Skill Development Training Programme.

Today's women who are facing all kinds of discrimination in the society, despite all odds are coming ahead after tackling all challenges and, to achieve more progress, they still need to increase their efforts.[...]

FWBL & Stile have entered into an agreement.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) and Stile (Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Ltd.) have entered into an agreement to facilitate customers on shop at Stile Emporiums nationwide.[...]

FWBL, Islamabad women's Chamber sign MOU.

Mrs. Shafqat Sultana, President, First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) said that the institution will continue to strive for economic empowerment of women by employing all available resources to enhance their capacity.[...]

FWBL & Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management join Hands

First Women Bank Ltd. and Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (PITHM) Ministry of Tourism Government of Sindh have entered into an agreement to enhance women's entrepreneurial capacity.[...]

FWBL & Pink Ribbon Pakistan Join Hands

FWBL and Pink Ribbon Pakistan entered into an agreement to promote the noble objective of Pink Ribbon Pakistan through its branches across the country in providing cancer awareness among women to undergo free clinical examination and free mammographic screening.[...]

An amount of Rs. 800 million has been budgeted

An amount of Rs. 800 million has been budgeted in connection with injection of additional equity by Government of Pakistan to FWBL. In light of this decision the majority of shares (96%) would be owned by Ministry of Finance Government of Pakistan and National Bank of Pakistan .[...]

FWBL & KFC Join Hands.

FWBL and KFC entered into an agreement to facilitate customers on shop at KFC restaurants nationwide. The ATM card holders of FWBL will get 10% discount on their purchasing.[...]

FWBL & OUP join Hands.

First Women Bank Ltd. (FWBL) and Oxford University Press, Pakistan (OUP) entered into an agreement to facilitate customers on shop at OUP outlets nationwide. Mrs. Shafqat Sultana President First Women Bank Ltd. & Ms. Amina Saiyed Managing Director Oxford University Press Pakistan signed the MOU.[...]

Mrs. Shafqat Sultana President First Women Bank Ltd. among 100 women who shake Pakistan. - Newsweek Pakistan

Pakistan Women Who matter most Mrs. Shafqat Sultana President, CEO & Chairperson First Women Bank Ltd. among 100 women who shake Pakistan. According to the Newsweek Pakistan 'Mrs. Sultana is one of those women who have done good by Pakistan and made us proud.'.[...]

International Women's Day

First women Bank Ltd. has chalked out programs for the International Women's Day through out the country. The celebration will be held in the Business Development and Training Centers and Area offices of the Bank. An exhibition is being held in Area office, Lahore, on March 8, 2011.[...]

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