ABHI Microfinance Bank, Dastak Logistics to Launch Merchant Lending Services for SMEs

ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Dastak Logistics (Private) Limited to introduce Merchant Lending Services aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Pakistan with easier access to working capital and business financing.

The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony where Muhammad Umer Rauf, Head Transaction & Employee Banking – ABHI Microfinance Bank, and Intizar Hussain, Chief Executive Officer – Dastak Logistics, signed on behalf of their respective organizations. The ceremony was also attended by senior representatives from both institutions.

Under this partnership, eligible merchants operating within Dastak Logistics’ ecosystem will gain access to tailored financing solutions from Abhi MFB. These facilities are designed to help businesses manage cash flow needs, purchase inventory, expand operations, and strengthen day-to-day working capital without lengthy traditional banking processes.

The collaboration addresses one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs and merchants in Pakistan — limited access to timely and convenient financing. By leveraging Dastak Logistics’ merchant network and operational data, Abhi MFB aims to create a seamless lending journey with faster assessments, simplified onboarding, and quicker disbursement of funds.

For merchants, this initiative is expected to unlock growth opportunities by providing flexible capital when needed most. Better financing access can enable businesses to stock products efficiently, fulfill larger orders, improve delivery capabilities, and scale operations with greater confidence.

For the broader financial ecosystem, the partnership contributes to Pakistan’s financial inclusion agenda by extending formal credit solutions to underserved merchants and businesses. It also reflects the growing importance of embedded finance models, where lending services are integrated directly into commercial ecosystems to create more relevant and accessible solutions.

Representatives from both organizations shared that empowering merchants with financing tools is critical for supporting entrepreneurship, improving economic productivity, and accelerating digital transformation across Pakistan’s SME sector.

With this collaboration, Abhi MFB continues to strengthen its commitment to merchant-focused financial services, while Dastak Logistics expands value-added support for businesses within its growing network, creating a stronger foundation for long-term business growth nationwide.