Punjab issues list of banned organizations, warns citizens against donating them

The Punjab Interior Department has issued a list of banned organizations, urging citizens not to donate to these unregistered and prohibited charity groups.

The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to curb terrorism financing and ensure that charitable donations do not support illegal activities.

The list of banned organizations began with the actions taken on August 14, 2001, when the state imposed a ban on Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan. Subsequently, on January 14, 2002, other groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Islami, and Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi were also banned.

According to a statement released by the Punjab government, providing any form of support to these proscribed organizations is a violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 and punishable under the law.

The statement also highlighted that individuals found aiding banned groups involved in terrorism and anti-state activities will face legal consequences. It further clarified that, as per Punjab regulations, charities in the province must be registered with the Punjab Charity Commission.

Citizens have been advised to donate their zakat, charity, and other contributions only to organizations registered with the Punjab Charity Commission. The authenticity of these registered organizations can be verified through a QR code on their certificates.

The statement also emphasized the importance of ensuring that donations reach legitimate beneficiaries and do not end up supporting terrorism or criminal activities. Details of registered organizations can be found on the Charity Commission’s website.

The statement also encouraged citizens to report fraudulent or suspicious activities, including those involving organizations that may be funding terrorism, state anti-activities, or personal gains.

Complaints can be lodged with the Punjab Interior Department, and individuals can report fundraising activities by banned organizations through toll-free numbers 0800-11111, or helpline numbers 042-99214871 and 042-99214872.

List of Banned Organizations:

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Al-Rahmat Trust Bahawalpur, Al-Furqan Trust Karachi, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Jafaria Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi, Tehreek-e-Islami, Al-Qaeda, Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan, Khuddam-e-Islam, Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan, Jamiat-ul-Ansar, Jamaat-e-Furqan, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, Khair-ul-Nas International Trust, Balochistan Liberation Army, Islamic Students Movement of Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Islami, Ansar-e-Islam, Hami Namdar Group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Republican Army, Balochistan Liberation Front, Lashkar-e-Balochistan, Balochistan Liberation United Front, Balochistan Muslim Defense Organization, Shia Students Action Committee Gilgit, Markaz-e-Sabil Organization Gilgit, Tanzeem-e-Jawan-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Gilgit, Peoples Peace Committee Lyari, Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat, Al-Harameen Foundation, Rabata Trust, Anjuman Imamia Gilgit-Baltistan, Muslim Students Organization Gilgit, Tanzeem-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat Gilgit, Balochistan-Based Radical Army, Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Amn, Tuhfa Huda Allah, Balochistan Wajah Liberation Army, Baloch Republican Party Azad, Balochistan United Army, Islam Mujahideen, ISIS, Jaish-e-Islam, Balochistan National Liberation Army, Khanah Hikmat Gilgit-Baltistan, Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat, Tehreek-e-Taliban Mohmand, United Baloch Army, Jai Sindh United Front, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Alami, Ansar-ul-Hussein, Tehreek-e-Azadi Jammu & Kashmir, Jundullah, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Anfal Trust Lahore, Idara Khidmat-e-Khalq Lahore, Al-Dawa Al-Irshad Lahore, Al-Hamd Trust Lahore/Faisalabad, Masajid & Welfare Trust Lahore, Al-Madina Foundation Lahore, Maaz Bin Jabal Educational Trust Lahore, Falahi Insaniat Foundation, Al-Fazal Foundation/Trust Lahore, Al-Ayser Foundation Lahore, Pak-Turk International CAG Education Foundation, Hizb-ul-Ahrar, Jai Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, Sindh Desh Inqalabi Fauj, Sindh Desh Liberation Army, Khadim-ul-Ambia Ghazi Force Ghulaman Sahaba, Memar Trust, Sachal Sarmast Welfare Trust Karachi, Al-Jaza Patient Welfare Society Karachi, Al-Akhtar Trust, Al-Rashid Trust.

Citizens are urged to stay vigilant and ensure their contributions are directed towards lawful and responsible organizations.