KARACHI: Visa, in partnership with HBL, has announced the five winners of the 2026 edition of the She’s Next programme in Pakistan, following a three-month initiative aimed at supporting women-led businesses across the country.
The winners were revealed at a finals pitch event held at a local hotel on Monday. They include Aiman Shafique of EV Square; Anusha Fatima of TrashIt, who won the Sustainability Award introduced this year; Fizza Hussain of Khaas Foodz Kitchen; Maira Siddiqui of Chiragh Education Technologies; and Meesha Baig of Goud.
Selected by an independent jury from nearly 3,500 applicants, each winner will receive a $10,000 grant, tailored training, expert mentoring and access to the She’s Next Club, which offers learning resources and a peer entrepreneur network. The shortlisted businesses span sectors such as education, waste management, gaming, beauty and healthcare.
Visa and HBL said the programme reflects growing momentum among women entrepreneurs in Pakistan and aims to support their expansion through financial tools, digital payments and advisory support. Organisers noted that digital adoption and sustainability emerged as key strengths among this year’s applicants.
