Historically speaking, FWBL was created to cater exclusively to women's banking needs. It still remains the only institution of its kind in Pakistan and in the world.

FWBL also took active part in the government's poverty alleviation programme by providing micro credit to women for starting small businesses.

The Bank achieved the highest recovery rate of 98.5%; lending cautiously and honouring only qualitative credit. FWBL has striven and worked extremely hard in creating a progressive, profit-bearing financial institution that is managed essentially by women. I commend and congratulate the President, the management and the staff for their untiring and fruit bearing efforts. It further proves the fact that women of Pakistan are more competent, enlightened and responsible in their professional fields as compared to their male counterparts. Together we have to work for a strong Pakistan aiming at to target poverty alleviation schemes. I wish Ms Zarine Aziz and her team all the best.