
Khadijah, a flagship initiative of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and winner of the WTO’s International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade, empowers women entrepreneurs through capacity-building, mentorship, and digital readiness. It equips them to grow their businesses, access global markets, and achieve sustainable expansion.
Program Offerings & Mentorship
- International Marketing & Branding
Learn the art of digital storytelling, brand positioning, social media strategy, and customer engagement to build a strong, relatable brand that connects with audiences both locally and globally. - Sustainable Strategic Business Planning
Participate in expert-led workshops focused on building sustainable business models, developing revenue strategies, conducting market research, and refining value propositions. - E-Commerce Enablement
Gain the tools and knowledge to enter digital marketplaces with confidence. This includes platform selection, logistics planning, secure payment systems, and leveraging digital tools to reach global customers. - Tradeverse
An exclusive digital space within PSW that connects women entrepreneurs with trade experts, PSW services, and step-by-step guidance on trade compliance and export readiness. - Access to Finance
Connect with financial institutions, donors, and development organizations to explore funding opportunities, learn about grants, loans, and equity options, and gain the financial literacy needed to build investor-ready business profiles.
GreenTrade by Khadijah
Khadijah supports and promotes women-led businesses that adopt eco-friendly practices, encouraging sustainable packaging, ethical production, and climate-resilient models. These entrepreneurs are at the forefront of developing a more inclusive and environmentally responsible trade ecosystem.
Jasmine Organics
Jasmine Organics produces green, sustainable skincare products formulated from organic ingredients. Committed to cruelty-free, toxin-free beauty, the brand prioritizes ethical sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and holistic wellness rooted in nature.
Urban Tree
Urban Tree is a sustainable skincare brand founded during the early days of the pandemic, handcrafted remedies rooted in generations of wisdom, from nani's herbal oils to Traditionals ubtans. Urban Tree offers a transparent, ingredient-conscious alternative.
Beauty by Almas
Beauty by Almas is a sustainable beauty brand that offers handcrafted skincare and wellness products made with natural ingredients. Committed to eco-friendly practices, the business promotes conscious self-care through herbal formulations.
Loops and Knots
Loops & Knots promotes sustainable craftsmanship through handcrafted crochet and macramé pieces. By using slow production methods and biodegradable materials, the business supports low-impact living and encourages mindful consumer choices in home décor and fashion.
YOLO Pret
YOLO Pret emphasizes minimal waste, durable materials, and inclusive design—while taking thoughtful steps toward sustainability through eco-friendly packaging, reduced plastic use, and fully digital processes, catering to environmentally aware consumers seeking both comfort and style.
NK Herbal Products
NK Herbal Products is a beauty & personal care brand committed to sustainability through use of chemical-free ingredients without harming environment. By offering effective herbal alternatives to conventional cosmetic products, NK Herbal empowers consumers to ecological balance.
RM Organic Bazaar
RM Organic Bazaar is a sustainable initiative that brings together handcrafted products and organic herbs, supporting eco-friendly living and local artisanship. By focusing on natural and chemical-free materials, the brand promotes a lifestyle rooted in environmental responsibility.
Attia Collection
Attia Collection follows a made-to-order model, ensuring that every piece is tailored specifically for the customer rather than mass-produced. This approach minimizes waste, avoids overproduction, and reduces the environmental footprint associated with unsold inventory.
Crafts By Meesal
Crafts by Meesal is a women-led, eco-conscious brand championing sustainable business practices by offering handcrafted products made from biodegradable materials like jute, canvas, and date palm leaves. Each item, from reusable bags to handmade accessories, is created by skilled women artisans.
Razia Sultanas
Razia Sultanas is a brand offering Ayurvedic, plant-based beauty and wellness solutions. With a focus on environmental sustainability, the brand trains underprivileged women in herbal formulation, uses recyclable packaging, and preserves healing practices.
Earl Surgical
Earl Surgical is a manufacturer & exporter of premium surgical, dental, beauty, and veterinary instruments. It follows sustainable manufacturing practices by prioritizing durable materials, modern production technologies, and quality-driven processes that reduce waste.
Jus & Solace Legal Partners
JS Legal Partners is a firm providing advisory services in Pakistan and internationally. The firm promotes sustainability through paperless operations, digital case management, and virtual consultations, enabling environmentally responsible and ethical legal solutions.
DAGNÝ.PK
DAGNÝ.PK is modern clothing brand that uses eco-friendly materials, low-waste manufacturing, and sustainable packaging, the brand promotes responsible fashion that reduces environmental impact while ensuring durability and transparency across its supply chain.
Hashbro Sports
Hashbro Sports is a manufacturer and exporter of sports and activewear for local and international markets. The company promotes sustainable production through the use of recycled fabrics, eco-friendly packaging, energy-efficient manufacturing processes, and ethical labor practices, reducing environmental impact.
Noori Sewing Center
Noori Sewing Center is a rural training initiative empowering women and young girls with marketable textile and fashion skills. Through the use of recycled and locally sourced materials, handmade production, and energy-efficient practices, the center supports environmental sustainability while strengthening local livelihoods.
Nysa
Nysa promotes sustainable fashion, extending the life cycle of quality garments and reducing textile waste. By encouraging conscious consumption, reusable packaging, and responsible fashion choices, the brand supports a more circular and environmentally friendly fashion industry.
FashionOnic
FashionOnic embraces sustainable fashion by producing limited-edition collections that help reduce overproduction and fabric waste. The brand prioritizes durable, long-lasting garments and efficient packaging practices, encouraging eco-conscious materials and responsible production methods.
Uzma's Collection
Uzma's Collection integrates sustainability into its fashion business by minimizing fabric waste, promoting reusable packaging, and offering durable clothing designed for long-term use. By supporting local suppliers and ethical production practices, the brand contributes to environmentally conscious ecosystem.
IRMA Herbals
IRMA Herbals creates natural wellness products using plant-based ingredients free from harsh chemicals, preservatives, and microplastics. Through local sourcing, small-batch production, recyclable packaging, and low-waste practices, the brand delivers holistic care while remaining committed to environmental sustainability.
Rush Grow
Rush Grow offers organic and homeopathic hair and skincare solutions crafted with a focus on natural ingredients and holistic wellness. By promoting chemical-free formulations and sustainable self-care practices, the brand supports healthier lifestyles while encouraging environmentally responsible beauty choices.
USLUB
USLUB promotes sustainable living through functional, eco-conscious interior design solutions. By prioritizing environmentally responsible materials, durable furniture, and efficient space utilization, the business minimizes waste and encourages long-lasting designs over short-lived trends.
BARZ
BARZ promotes sustainable fashion by combining traditional Pakistani craftsmanship with contemporary design. The brand uses responsibly sourced materials, ethical production practices, and eco-friendly packaging to minimize environmental impact. By creating durable, handcrafted products, BARZ encourages responsible consumption.
Saltisan
Saltisan creates handcrafted salt lamps and wellness products using naturally sourced pink salt from Khewra and Quaidabad. The brand promotes sustainability through energy-efficient LED lighting, wooden bases, and durable, long-lasting designs. Its products require minimal maintenance without chemical cleaning agents.
Naubahar Lifestyle
Naubahar Lifestyle promotes sustainable living through reusable packaging, refillable perfume bottles, and efforts to eliminate plastic waste. Its natural hair-care products are formulated without artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals, or preservatives. Through sustainable packaging, the brand reduces its environmental footprint.
Kurkum Gems
Kurkum Gems promotes sustainable jewelry-making through ethically sourced natural gemstones from northern Pakistan, supporting local communities and responsible sourcing practices. The brand uses biodegradable packaging to reduce plastic waste and efficient metalworking techniques to minimize material waste during production.
Love Herbs
Love Herbs promotes sustainable beauty through handmade herbal hair-care and skin-care products formulated with natural, plant-based ingredients. By prioritizing simple formulations and avoiding harsh chemicals, the brand encourages environmentally conscious beauty practices and responsible personal care.
MA Nutra
MA Nutra produces natural, ready-to-mix beverage powders using dehydrated fruits and vegetables. By transforming fresh produce into convenient, shelf-stable powders, the brand offers an alternative to conventional packaged beverages. Its products are laboratory-tested and packaged in hygienic pouches to maintain quality and safety.
Laiqa's Design Studio
Laiqa's Design Studio creates eco-friendly, handmade products using materials such as jute, canvas, cotton, and velvet. Through customized bags, creative reuse of fabrics, and waste-conscious production, the studio promotes sustainable fashion and helps reduce textile waste.
EllaJade Leathers
EllaJade Leathers promotes responsible luxury fashion through timeless handbags with traditional hand embroidery. The women-owned brand minimizes waste by repurposing leather offcuts into smaller accessories while working towards responsible sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and small-batch production.
Zarqayna
Zarqayna promotes sustainable fashion through women's clothing created using traditional block printing and hand painting. By eliminating plastic from its packaging, the brand supports traditional craftsmanship, reduces packaging waste, and encourages environmentally conscious fashion choices.
Adila Asif
Adila Asif blends traditional South Asian craftsmanship with contemporary fashion to create high-quality, versatile women's apparel. Through timeless designs and an emphasis on quality, the brand encourages longer-lasting wardrobe choices and more mindful consumption intead of fast-changing fashion.
Eshaal’s Gulkari
Eshaal’s Gulkari promotes sustainable fashion through timeless designs, handcrafted embroidery, and quality fabrics. By preserving traditional Pakistani textile craftsmanship and creating versatile, long-lasting pieces, the brand encourages mindful consumption over fast-changing fashion trends.
MS Meridian
MS Meridian prioritizes fabric waste reduction, energy-efficient processes, and eco-friendly materials wherever possible. By encouraging recyclable packaging and responsible resource management, MS Meridian aims to reduce its environmental footprint while supporting a more sustainable garment industry.
Project Pakistani Boutique
Project Pakistani Boutique offers stitched and unstitched women's clothing featuring handmade embroidery. By incorporating traditional handcraftsmanship into its designs, the brand supports artisanal techniques and promotes an appreciation for handcrafted fashion, encouraging timeless clothing choices.
Nutty Gritty
Nutty Gritty combines creativity and sustainability through its made-to-order bakery model, reducing food waste and optimizing resource use. The business also minimizes its environmental footprint by using biodegradable packaging wherever possible, ensuring its sweet creations are kinder to the planet.
Jasmine Organics
Jasmine Organics produces green, sustainable skincare products formulated from organic ingredients. Committed to cruelty-free, toxin-free beauty, the brand prioritizes ethical sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and holistic wellness rooted in nature.
Urban Tree
Urban Tree is a sustainable skincare brand founded during the early days of the pandemic, handcrafted remedies rooted in generations of wisdom, from nani's herbal oils to Traditionals ubtans. Urban Tree offers a transparent, ingredient-conscious alternative.
Beauty by Almas
Beauty by Almas is a sustainable beauty brand that offers handcrafted skincare and wellness products made with natural ingredients. Committed to eco-friendly practices, the business promotes conscious self-care through herbal formulations.
Loops and Knots
Loops & Knots promotes sustainable craftsmanship through handcrafted crochet and macramé pieces. By using slow production methods and biodegradable materials, the business supports low-impact living and encourages mindful consumer choices in home décor and fashion.
YOLO Pret
YOLO Pret emphasizes minimal waste, durable materials, and inclusive design—while taking thoughtful steps toward sustainability through eco-friendly packaging, reduced plastic use, and fully digital processes, catering to environmentally aware consumers seeking both comfort and style.
NK Herbal Products
NK Herbal Products is a beauty & personal care brand committed to sustainability through use of chemical-free ingredients without harming environment. By offering effective herbal alternatives to conventional cosmetic products, NK Herbal empowers consumers to ecological balance.
RM Organic Bazaar
RM Organic Bazaar is a sustainable initiative that brings together handcrafted products and organic herbs, supporting eco-friendly living and local artisanship. By focusing on natural and chemical-free materials, the brand promotes a lifestyle rooted in environmental responsibility.
Attia Collection
Attia Collection follows a made-to-order model, ensuring that every piece is tailored specifically for the customer rather than mass-produced. This approach minimizes waste, avoids overproduction, and reduces the environmental footprint associated with unsold inventory.
Crafts By Meesal
Crafts by Meesal is a women-led, eco-conscious brand championing sustainable business practices by offering handcrafted products made from biodegradable materials like jute, canvas, and date palm leaves. Each item, from reusable bags to handmade accessories, is created by skilled women artisans.
Razia Sultanas
Razia Sultanas is a brand offering Ayurvedic, plant-based beauty and wellness solutions. With a focus on environmental sustainability, the brand trains underprivileged women in herbal formulation, uses recyclable packaging, and preserves healing practices.
Earl Surgical
Earl Surgical is a manufacturer & exporter of premium surgical, dental, beauty, and veterinary instruments. It follows sustainable manufacturing practices by prioritizing durable materials, modern production technologies, and quality-driven processes that reduce waste.
Jus & Solace Legal Partners
JS Legal Partners is a firm providing advisory services in Pakistan and internationally. The firm promotes sustainability through paperless operations, digital case management, and virtual consultations, enabling environmentally responsible and ethical legal solutions.
DAGNÝ.PK
DAGNÝ.PK is modern clothing brand that uses eco-friendly materials, low-waste manufacturing, and sustainable packaging, the brand promotes responsible fashion that reduces environmental impact while ensuring durability and transparency across its supply chain.
Hashbro Sports
Hashbro Sports is a manufacturer and exporter of sports and activewear for local and international markets. The company promotes sustainable production through the use of recycled fabrics, eco-friendly packaging, energy-efficient manufacturing processes, and ethical labor practices, reducing environmental impact.
Noori Sewing Center
Noori Sewing Center is a rural training initiative empowering women and young girls with marketable textile and fashion skills. Through the use of recycled and locally sourced materials, handmade production, and energy-efficient practices, the center supports environmental sustainability while strengthening local livelihoods.
Nysa
Nysa promotes sustainable fashion, extending the life cycle of quality garments and reducing textile waste. By encouraging conscious consumption, reusable packaging, and responsible fashion choices, the brand supports a more circular and environmentally friendly fashion industry.
FashionOnic
FashionOnic embraces sustainable fashion by producing limited-edition collections that help reduce overproduction and fabric waste. The brand prioritizes durable, long-lasting garments and efficient packaging practices, encouraging eco-conscious materials and responsible production methods.
Uzma's Collection
Uzma's Collection integrates sustainability into its fashion business by minimizing fabric waste, promoting reusable packaging, and offering durable clothing designed for long-term use. By supporting local suppliers and ethical production practices, the brand contributes to environmentally conscious ecosystem.
IRMA Herbals
IRMA Herbals creates natural wellness products using plant-based ingredients free from harsh chemicals, preservatives, and microplastics. Through local sourcing, small-batch production, recyclable packaging, and low-waste practices, the brand delivers holistic care while remaining committed to environmental sustainability.
Rush Grow
Rush Grow offers organic and homeopathic hair and skincare solutions crafted with a focus on natural ingredients and holistic wellness. By promoting chemical-free formulations and sustainable self-care practices, the brand supports healthier lifestyles while encouraging environmentally responsible beauty choices.
USLUB
USLUB promotes sustainable living through functional, eco-conscious interior design solutions. By prioritizing environmentally responsible materials, durable furniture, and efficient space utilization, the business minimizes waste and encourages long-lasting designs over short-lived trends.
BARZ
BARZ promotes sustainable fashion by combining traditional Pakistani craftsmanship with contemporary design. The brand uses responsibly sourced materials, ethical production practices, and eco-friendly packaging to minimize environmental impact. By creating durable, handcrafted products, BARZ encourages responsible consumption.
Saltisan
Saltisan creates handcrafted salt lamps and wellness products using naturally sourced pink salt from Khewra and Quaidabad. The brand promotes sustainability through energy-efficient LED lighting, wooden bases, and durable, long-lasting designs. Its products require minimal maintenance without chemical cleaning agents.
Naubahar Lifestyle
Naubahar Lifestyle promotes sustainable living through reusable packaging, refillable perfume bottles, and efforts to eliminate plastic waste. Its natural hair-care products are formulated without artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals, or preservatives. Through sustainable packaging, the brand reduces its environmental footprint.
Kurkum Gems
Kurkum Gems promotes sustainable jewelry-making through ethically sourced natural gemstones from northern Pakistan, supporting local communities and responsible sourcing practices. The brand uses biodegradable packaging to reduce plastic waste and efficient metalworking techniques to minimize material waste during production.
Love Herbs
Love Herbs promotes sustainable beauty through handmade herbal hair-care and skin-care products formulated with natural, plant-based ingredients. By prioritizing simple formulations and avoiding harsh chemicals, the brand encourages environmentally conscious beauty practices and responsible personal care.
MA Nutra
MA Nutra produces natural, ready-to-mix beverage powders using dehydrated fruits and vegetables. By transforming fresh produce into convenient, shelf-stable powders, the brand offers an alternative to conventional packaged beverages. Its products are laboratory-tested and packaged in hygienic pouches to maintain quality and safety.
Laiqa's Design Studio
Laiqa's Design Studio creates eco-friendly, handmade products using materials such as jute, canvas, cotton, and velvet. Through customized bags, creative reuse of fabrics, and waste-conscious production, the studio promotes sustainable fashion and helps reduce textile waste.
EllaJade Leathers
EllaJade Leathers promotes responsible luxury fashion through timeless handbags with traditional hand embroidery. The women-owned brand minimizes waste by repurposing leather offcuts into smaller accessories while working towards responsible sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and small-batch production.
Zarqayna
Zarqayna promotes sustainable fashion through women's clothing created using traditional block printing and hand painting. By eliminating plastic from its packaging, the brand supports traditional craftsmanship, reduces packaging waste, and encourages environmentally conscious fashion choices.
Adila Asif
Adila Asif blends traditional South Asian craftsmanship with contemporary fashion to create high-quality, versatile women's apparel. Through timeless designs and an emphasis on quality, the brand encourages longer-lasting wardrobe choices and more mindful consumption intead of fast-changing fashion.
Eshaal’s Gulkari
Eshaal’s Gulkari promotes sustainable fashion through timeless designs, handcrafted embroidery, and quality fabrics. By preserving traditional Pakistani textile craftsmanship and creating versatile, long-lasting pieces, the brand encourages mindful consumption over fast-changing fashion trends.
MS Meridian
MS Meridian prioritizes fabric waste reduction, energy-efficient processes, and eco-friendly materials wherever possible. By encouraging recyclable packaging and responsible resource management, MS Meridian aims to reduce its environmental footprint while supporting a more sustainable garment industry.
Project Pakistani Boutique
Project Pakistani Boutique offers stitched and unstitched women's clothing featuring handmade embroidery. By incorporating traditional handcraftsmanship into its designs, the brand supports artisanal techniques and promotes an appreciation for handcrafted fashion, encouraging timeless clothing choices.
Nutty Gritty
Nutty Gritty combines creativity and sustainability through its made-to-order bakery model, reducing food waste and optimizing resource use. The business also minimizes its environmental footprint by using biodegradable packaging wherever possible, ensuring its sweet creations are kinder to the planet.
Nationwide Impact: Reaching Women Across Pakistan
Since its inception, the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program has successfully conducted high-impact sessions in key cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Multan, and Peshawar. These sessions have brought together hundreds of aspiring and established women entrepreneurs, offering them hands-on training, mentorship, and tools to navigate the cross-border trade ecosystem.
With an overwhelmingly positive response and growing demand, Khadijah is now expanding its reach to more cities, ensuring that women from all regions, including remote and underserved areas, have access to the same quality of training, resources, and opportunities to grow their businesses and engage in international trade
Highlights
Take a glimpse into our city-to-city journey empowering women entrepreneurs across Pakistan
Our Strategic Partners
PSW’s initiatives are strengthened through the collaboration and coordination of its strategic partners, who play a vital role in advancing shared goals of empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable, inclusive growth.
TradeLab: Interactive E-Learning Platform
TradeLab, PSW’s e-learning platform under the Khadijah initiative, delivers high-impact digital learning designed for busy entrepreneurs. The platform features:
- Interactive courses and webinars
- Expert-led sessions on cross-border trade
- Topics including business development, trade compliance, regulatory frameworks, digital marketing, and financial management
With on-demand access, women can learn at their own pace and immediately apply these insights to enhance their businesses.
Success Stories
Explore the inspiring journeys of women entrepreneurs who, through Khadijah and PSW’s support, have overcome barriers, scaled their ventures, and entered global markets.
Khadijah Advisory Board
Constituted by the CEO PSW, Syed Aftab Haider, the Khadijah Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, expertise, and recommendations on matters relating to the objectives, design, and implementation of the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program.
Board Members
Ms. Huma Fakhar
Chairperson
Founder, MAP Group
Ms. Nadia Jehangir Seth
Chief Executive Officer
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)
Ms. Fouzia Perveen Chaudhry
Additional Secretary / Head of Women Entrepreneur Division
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)
Ms. Nadia Bilal
Managing Director (Spinning)
Nishat Chunian Limited (NCL)
Ms. Qurrat-Ul-Ain
Vice President
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Inudstry (FPCCI)
Mr. Abid Qamar
Director, Financial Inclusion
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Ms. Kehkashan Raza
Chief Operation Officer / Founder
Beechtree, Pepperland & Caramel PK
Dr. Shawana Khalil
Head of Fashion Design
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD)
Ms. Tahleel Mumtaz
Lead, Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program
Pakistan Single Window (PSW)
Meet the Team
Meet the team behind the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program, a passionate group of experts, trainers, and mentors dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across Pakistan. Operating under the leadership of PSW’s CEO, Syed Aftab Haider, the team offers tailored support designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in trade and business.
| Tahleel Mumtaz Deputy Manager, CEO Secretariat tahleel.mumtaz@psw.gov.pk +92-51-9245605 | +92-51-9211131 | Waqas Aziz VP - Marketing & Communication waqas.aziz@psw.gov.pk +92-51-9245605 |
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