Karandaaz Pakistan was established in 2014 and is supported by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The company's mission is to catalyze the financial services ecosystem for inclusion and enterprise in Pakistan. It operates by providing investment and credit to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a commercially directed investment platform, and by promoting financial inclusion for individuals by championing technology-enabled digital solutions and payment systems. Karandaaz also provides data-driven insights and evidence to support policy and regulatory reforms that can improve the financial landscape.

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Pakistan