20/09/2026
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Peace & Justice Network Pakistan - PJN continues to work across Pakistan to strengthen civic engagement and foster a supportive, inclusive and enabling environment for civil society organizations, empowering civil society to contribute more effectively to justice, inclusion, accountability, responsive governance, and community development.
Under the Support to Civil Society in Pakistan ( ) initiative, supported by the and jointly implemented with , PJN member CSOs from the participated in a provincial consultation in .
The dialogue brought together CSOs and regulatory authorities, including representatives of the Charity Commission , Home Department and Social Welfare Department, to discuss regulatory and operational challenges and identify practical solutions.
Key issues included banking and fund transfers, NOCs and MoUs, registration processes, gender response regulatory frameworks, and regulatory coordination.
The consultation strengthened dialogue, trust and mutual understanding between CSOs and government authorities—laying the foundation for a more responsive and enabling environment for civil society in Pakistan.