Name: Samina Shaheen
Home Town: Liaquatabad, Karachi
Business: Garment making
Loan: Rs. 30,000

Ms. Samina Shaheen took a loan of Rs.30,000/- from Tameer in April 2007. Taking a loan was a first time experience for her and this brought her to her first ever contact with Tameer. She had some apprehensions but these were soon put to rest by Tameer’s Branch Manager and staff. Detailed explanation concerning the loan procedure was provided and she was guided every step of the way. She was pleasantly surprised to realize that her loan would be processed, and it was, in less time than she had expected.

Samina has put the loan amount in to her existing business of garment making. She has a small workshop next door to her place of residence. She runs this factory with the help of 6 employees. Her 16 year old son also helps out after returning from school.

Samina buys all material locally. The garments are then stitched and embroidered and supplied to the local market as well as to some outlets up country. At times, she supplies to some shops abroad. She has been in this business for about 10 years.