Tech Desk 
Oct 21, 2025
The image shows people working at their stations at an incubation centre in Lahore. — AFP/File
In line with the rising inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into businesses across fields, the government of Pakistan is set to launch an AI-powered “Womenpreneurship Platform” to facilitate women entrepreneurs in registering businesses, managing taxes, and accessing training and market information.
The AI-powered platform is aimed at strengthening women’s participation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through digital innovation and financial inclusion.
The prime minister praised the move, saying: “The steps being taken to enhance women’s participation in SMEs are commendable,” while directing authorities to expand awareness of the project so more women can make the most of it.
Government officials informed the PM that Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) offices have recently opened in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, receiving strong engagement from local business communities.
In this regard, a new board of private sector experts has also been formed to guide SMEDA, whose CEO's appointment will be finalised soon.
The initiative comes to change the long-standing fact that Pakistan has the lowest female labor force participation rates in South Asia, standing at around 21.4%, while only 0.1% of entrepreneurs are female employers.
The massive gap reflected in this data is expected to be addressed with the new AI platform, which will also enable more women to enter and thrive in the business ecosystem.
