First Women Bank

First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) is a commercial bank located in Karachi, Pakistan chartered to meet the special needs of women.[1]

First Women Bank Limited
Public
IndustryBanking
Capital Markets
FoundedKarachi, 1989
HeadquartersPrincipal office
Karachi, Pakistan
Key people
Ms Naushaba Shahzad, President & CEO FWBL
ProductsLoans, credit cards, Savings, Consumer Banking, Bancassurance etc.
Websitewww.fwbl.com.pk

The Bank was set up in 1989 by the Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.[2] The Bank commenced its business on 2 December 1989 with a paid up capital of Rs. 100 Million.

The Government of Pakistan now owns majority shareholding (more than 80%) in the bank. The remaining shares are held by the five big commercial banks – National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank Limited, Muslim Commercial Bank Limited, United Bank Limited and Allied Bank Limited.

References
  1. "Unique Charter » First Women Bank". Fwbl.com.pk. 2002-11-12. Retrieved 2016-09-04.
  2. "History » First Women Bank". Fwbl.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-09-04.


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