Publishes a list of prohibited entities; says all charities must be registered with the Punjab Charity Commission
The Punjab Home Department on Friday released a list of banned organizations and unregistered charitable institutions, warning citizens that providing any form of financial assistance to banned organizations was a punishable offense under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
According to a statement by the Punjab Home Department spokesperson, citizens have been asked not to give Zakat, charity or donations to unregistered and banned organizations as helping entities involved in terrorism and anti-state activities would attract strict legal action.
He stressed that all charitable organizations operating in Punjab must be registered with the Punjab Charity Commission (PCC).
The spokesperson advised the public to ensure that their donations reach deserving beneficiaries instead of falling into the hands of banned groups, adding that registered organizations could be verified through the QR code printed on their certificates.
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Citizens were also encouraged to donate only to institutions duly registered with the CCP.
He said the list of banned organizations included Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-i-Muhammad Pakistan, Jaish-e-Muhammad, Al-Rehmat Trust, Al-Furqan Trust, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Jafaria Pakistan, Tahrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammad, Al-Qaeda, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Liberation Army, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Islamic State, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and several other banned entities and affiliated trusts.
The spokesperson added that the complete list of banned organizations was also available on the websites of the Punjab Home Department and NACTA.
He urged citizens to report fraud, terrorism-related or anti-state activities of any organization to the ministry.
He further said that information regarding fundraising by banned organizations could be reported to toll-free number 0800-11111 or helpline 042-99213871, while verification of registered charities could be obtained round the clock through WhatsApp number 0313-4995564 of Punjab Charity Commission.
