“For a long time, life was not easy for my family. Every day, I was worried about small things, how to manage food, pay school fees, and cover household expenses. I wanted to do something on my own. After getting a loan from ASA Pakistan, I started keeping livestock. The first loan was PKR 12,000; it helped me get started. I worked slowly, repaid the loan, and then took another when I felt ready.
“Over the years, I completed several loan cycles and gradually grew my work. By 2025, I was able to take loans of PKR 120,000 and later PKR 150,000. Now I can manage my household expenses, pay my instalments regularly, and earn from selling milk. I feel more secure than before, and I’m proud that I can contribute to my family through my own work.”
ASA Pakistan received the Impact Investment Award (Champion Category) and was also recognised as the Top Microfinance Bank by Active Borrowers (Conventional Category) by the Pakistan Microfinance Network.