Punjab moves to shield charity funds from misuse, ...

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• LAHORE:  The Punjab Charities Commission has stepped up efforts to improve transparency, accountability and legal compliance among charitable organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with officials reviewing monitoring mechanisms and enforcement measures during the commission’s 26th meeting on Saturday.
• He said all charitable organisations operating in the province must register with the Punjab Charities Commission and comply with the laws governing their activities.
• The meeting concluded with an emphasis on stronger monitoring, improved compliance and continued cooperation between the commission and charitable organisations to safeguard donations and maintain public trust in the sector.

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LAHORE:  The Punjab Charities Commission has stepped up efforts to improve transparency, accountability and legal compliance among charitable organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with officials reviewing monitoring mechanisms and enforcement measures during the commission’s 26th meeting on Saturday.

Secretary Home Punjab Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi chaired the meeting, which focused on strengthening regulatory oversight, preventing financial misconduct and ensuring that charitable funds reach their intended beneficiaries. Secretary Housing and Punjab Charities Commission Commissioner Noor-ul-Amin Mengal joined the meeting online, while Commissioner Dr Usama Siddique attended in person. Chief Executive Officer Colonel Shehzad Amir briefed participants on the commission’s performance, ongoing initiatives and future plans.