Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship Program

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.

Training Partnership Program

Program Offerings & Mentorship

At the heart of the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program is a tailored support system designed to address the diverse needs of women-led businesses. The program provides practical knowledge, hands-on training, and access to expert 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.

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.

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