Punjab Interior Department has issued a list of banned organizations that encourage citizens not to donate to these unregistered and banned charity groups.

The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to limit terrorist 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 introduced a ban on Lashkar-E-Jhangvi and Sipah-E-Muhammad Pakistan. Then 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 also banned.

According to a statement released by the Punjab government, it is a violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 and is punished by law.

The statement also highlighted that individuals found that they banned banned groups involved in terrorism and anti-state activities will have legal consequences. It also clarified that charities in the province of the province must be registered with the Punjab Settlement Commission.

Citizens have been asked to donate their zakat, charity and other contributions to organizations registered with 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 recipients 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 called on citizens to report false or suspicious activities, including those involving organizations that may be the financing of terrorism, state anti-activities or personal gains.

Complaints can be submitted to Punjab Interior Department, and individuals can report fundraising activities from prohibited organizations through free numbers 0800-11111 or auxiliary line 042-99214871 and 042-99214872.

List of prohibited 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-Qaida, Millat-E-Islamia Pakistan, Khuddam-e-Islam, Islami Tehreek-E-Pakistan, Jamiat-Ul-Ol-Ansar, Jamaat-E-Furqan, Hizb-Autthrir-e-Pakistan Jamiat-Ul-ansar, Jamaat-e-Furqan, Hizb-Authrir-E-Pakistan, Jamiat-Ul-ansar, Jamaat-Furqan, Trust, Balochistan Liberation Army, Islamic Students Movement of Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Islami, Ansar-e-Islam, Hami Namdar Group, Tehrei Pakistan, Balochistan Republican Army, Balochistan Liberation Front, Lashkar-E-Balochistan, Balochistan Liberation Front, Balochistan Liberation Front, Lashkar-E-Balochistan, Balochistan Liberation Front, Balochistan Muslelims Senselims Senselims Siftestrensur Balochistan Shia Students Action Committee Gilgit, Markaz-E-S-SABLE organization Gilgit, Tanzeem-E-Jawan-E-Ahl-E-Sunnat Gilgit, Peoples PeoCe Committee Lyari, Ahl-E-Sunnat Wal Jamaat, Al-Harameen Foundation, Rabata Trust, Anjuman Imamia Gilgit-Baltistan, Muslim Students Organization Gilgit, Rabata Trust, Tanzeem-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat Gilgit, Balochistan-baserede radikale hær, Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Amn, Tuhfa Huda Allah, Balochistan WaJah Liberation Army, Baloch Republican Party Azad, Balochistan United Army, Islam Mujahideen, Isisis, Jaish-E-Isich, Baloch, Balochistk National Liberation Army, Khanah Hikmat Gilgit-Baltistan, Tehreek-Etaliban Swat, Tehreek-E-Taliban Mohmand, United Baloch Army, Jai Sindh United, Jamaat-Ul-Hrar, Lashkar-E-Jhangvi Alami, Ansar-Ul-Hussein, Tehrebe-Ee-Esen Jamu & Eee-Jhangvi, Ansar-Ul-Hussein, Tehrack-Eee-Mowing. Kashmir, Jundullah, Jamaat-out-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, Maas Bin Jabal Educational Trustal Trustal Trustal Trustal Trustal Lahore, Felea InThi Insanase Foundation, Foundation, Al-Fazal Foundation/Trust Lahore, Al-Åleser 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-UL-UL-UL-UL-AMBIA Ghazi Force Ghulaman Sahaba, Memar Trust, Sachal’s Karachi, Al-Jaza Patient Welfare Society Karachi, Al-Axhtar Trust, Al-Rashid Trust.

Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and ensure that their contributions are aimed at legal and responsible organizations.