The Home Department of the Government of Punjab has issued an updated list of 89 proscribed organisations and unregistered charitable institutions, urging citizens to exercise vigilance and refrain from extending any form of financial assistance to entities involved in terrorism or anti-state activities.
In an official communiqué, the department emphasized that under the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, providing support including Zakat, charity, donations, or any other financial contribution — to banned organisations constitutes a criminal offence and may result in strict legal action.
A spokesperson for the Home Department stated that individuals found facilitating or assisting proscribed organisations will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. The advisory underscores the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism financing and its continued commitment to dismantling networks that exploit charitable platforms for unlawful activities.
“All charitable organisations operating within Punjab must be duly registered with the Punjab Charity Commission,” the statement read. “Citizens are strongly advised to verify the credentials of any organisation before making donations. Registered entities can be authenticated through the QR code printed on their official registration certificates.”
The department highlighted that verification mechanisms have been strengthened to ensure transparency and accountability in the charitable sector. Donors are encouraged to confirm registration status to ensure that their contributions reach legitimate beneficiaries rather than inadvertently supporting banned groups.
The list of proscribed organisations includes, among others:
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, al-Qaeda, Balochistan Liberation Army, Balochistan Liberation Front, Islamic State, Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
The complete list of proscribed organisations is publicly available on the official websites of the Punjab Home Department and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA).
Citizens have also been urged to report any instances of fundraising, donation drives, or suspicious financial solicitations linked to banned or unregistered organisations to the Home Department for immediate action.
The advisory forms part of the provincial government’s broader strategy to curb terror financing, strengthen regulatory oversight of the non-profit sector, and safeguard public contributions intended for humanitarian and welfare purposes.
Authorities reiterated that public cooperation remains critical in preventing the misuse of charitable funds and ensuring compliance with national security laws.
