The Punjab Charities Commission is keeping regular contact with 8,345 non-governmental organisations across Punjab and training their staff to reduce the risk of money laundering and terror financing, officials said at the commission’s 26th meeting in Lahore.
The session, chaired by Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi, reviewed how charitable groups are monitored and how regulatory oversight can be tightened. Housing Secretary and PCC Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengal joined online. Commissioner Dr Usama Siddique attended, and Chief Executive Officer Col Shehzad Amir briefed participants on performance and future plans.
Oversight, audits and enforcement
Officials said the Punjab Charities Commission has put in place a monitoring and accountability system covering charitable organisations, their administrators and beneficiaries. Suspicious activity can lead to inquiries and audits. Where the law is broken, permission to collect donations may be withdrawn.
The meeting also heard about inquiries and enforcement steps already taken against NGOs found in violation. An audit management system is being introduced to improve transparency and limit misuse of charitable funds by terrorist groups.
Training, guidance and digital tools
Beyond inspections, the commission said it is guiding charities through a wider support system. That includes a chatbot and a risk-based assessment framework, plus training, consultation and advice for trustees and staff. The aim, as described at the meeting, is to help organisations meet rules while remaining under supervision.
Government message on registration and trust
Dr Qazi told the meeting that a peaceful and harmonious society is among the Punjab government’s top priorities, and that registration of every charitable organisation with the commission is mandatory. He said trust, transparency and cooperation are needed for stronger ties between the government and civil society.
He added that the commission seeks to keep public confidence in charities while protecting the rights of organisations and the people they are meant to help. The home secretary urged all charitable groups to follow the law when using donated funds, and told the commission to keep regulating while also facilitating and guiding those entities.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Punjab Charities Commission poore Punjab mein 8,345 NGOs se rabta rakh rahi hai. Unke staff ko training di ja rahi hai taake paisa safed karne aur dehshatgardi ke liye fund na ja sake. Ghalat kaam par donation lene ki ijazat khatam ho sakti hai. Jo charity kaam karti hai, usay commission ke paas register hona zaroori hai.
