Public Urged to Verify Registered Charities as Punjab Cracks Down on Terror Financing

Lahore Nazrana Times Ali Imran Chattha 
 

Punjab Home Department Issues List of Proscribed Organisations, Warns Public Against Donations to Banned and Unregistered Charities
Following directives from the federal government, the Punjab Home Department has released an updated list of proscribed organisations and unregistered charitable institutions operating in the province.
According to a spokesperson for the department, providing any form of assistance to banned organisations is a punishable offence under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. Citizens have been strongly advised not to donate Zakat, charity, or any other financial contributions to unregistered or proscribed organisations.
The spokesperson warned that individuals found supporting organisations involved in terrorism or anti-state activities will face strict legal action. In Punjab, it is mandatory for all charitable organisations to be registered with the Punjab Charity Commission.
The public has been urged to ensure that their Zakat, charity, and donations are given only to institutions registered with the Punjab Charity Commission. Verification of registered organisations can be made through the QR code printed on their official registration certificates.
Authorities emphasized that citizens must ensure their financial assistance reaches deserving individuals rather than terrorists.
List of Proscribed Organisations
The list of banned organisations includes:
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Al-Rehmat Trust Bahawalpur, Al-Furqan Trust Karachi, Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Jafaria Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi, Tehreek-e-Islami, Al-Qaeda, Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan.
-ul-Islam, Islami Tehreek Pakistan, Jamiat-ul-Ansar, Jamaat-ul-Furqan, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, Khair-un-Nas International Trust, Balochistan Liberation Army.
Islamic Students Movement of Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Islami, Ansar-ul-Islam, Haji Namdar Group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Republican Army.
Balochistan Liberation Front, Lashkar-e-Balochistan, Balochistan Liberation United Front, Balochistan Armed Defense Organization, Shia Students Action Committee Gilgit.
Markaz Sabeel Organization Gilgit, Tanzeem Naujawanan-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Gilgit, Peoples Amn Committee Lyari, Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat, Al-Harmain Foundation.
Rabita Trust, Anjuman-e-Imamia Gilgit Baltistan, Muslim Students Organization Gilgit, Tanzeem Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat Gilgit, Balochistan Fundamentalist Army.
Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Aman, Tahafuz-e-Hudood Allah, Balochistan Waja Liberation Army, Baloch Republican Party Azad, Balochistan United Army, Islam Mujahideen, Jaish-ul-Islam.
Balochistan National Liberation Army, Khana-e-Hikmat Gilgit Baltistan, Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat, Tehreek-e-Taliban Mohmand, Tariq Geedar Group, Abdullah Azzam Brigade, East Turkestan Islamic Movement.
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Islamic Jihad Union, 313 Brigade, Tehreek-e-Taliban Bajaur, Amr bil Maroof wa Nahi anil Munkar (Haji Namdar Group), Baloch Students Organization Azad.
United Baloch Army, Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz, داعش (Islamic State/ISIS), Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Al-Alami, Ansar-ul-Hussain, Tehreek-e-Azadi Jammu and Kashmir, Jundallah, Al-Rehmat Welfare Trust Organization, Balawaristan National Front.
Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Al-Anfal Trust Lahore, Idara Khidmat-e-Khalq Lahore, Al-Dawat-ul-Irshad Pakistan Lahore, Al-Hamd Trust Lahore/Faisalabad, Mosque and Welfare Trust Lahore, Al-Madina Foundation Lahore, Muaz bin Jabal Educational Trust Lahore.
Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, Al-Fazal Foundation/Trust Lahore, Al-Ithar Foundation Lahore, Pak-Turk International CAG Education Foundation, Hizb-ul-Ahrar, Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army, Sindhudesh Liberation Army.
Khatam-ul-Anbiya, Ghazi Force, Zainabiyoun Brigade, Majeed Brigade, Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan.
Ghulaman-e-Sahaba, Me’mar Trust, Sachal Sarmast Welfare Trust Karachi, Al-Jaza Patient Welfare Society Karachi, Al-Akhtar Trust, Al-Rashid Trust.
The complete list is also available on the official websites of the Punjab Home Department and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA).
Public Advisory and Complaint Mechanism

Citizens are encouraged to report any organisation involved in fraud, terrorism, or anti-state activities to the Home Department.
Information regarding fundraising activities by banned organisations can be reported on the toll-free number 0800-11111 or helpline 042-99213871.
For verification of registered charitable institutions, citizens may send a message 24/7 to the Punjab Charity Commission’s WhatsApp number: 0313-4995564.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to preventing terrorism financing and ensuring that charitable contributions are directed to legitimate and deserving causes.