NGOs in Pakistan mostly work by utilising the foreign funds they receive
KARACHI: In a developing country like Pakistan where governments have not paid due attention to raise the standard of living of the common people, initiatives by non-governmental and civil society have assumed special significance. Over the past few years, dozens of NGOs have been performing the central role in promoting social welfare in the country.
NGOs in Pakistan mostly work by utilising the foreign funds they receive through the projects of foreign governments or international NGOs, hence the lack of government’s facilitation and procedural support is evident from the fact that over a period of time more has been added to the registration process for an NGO. As strict scrutiny is equally important, the government must take steps to provide necessary assistance to these NGOs.
Anam Uzair
Published in The Express Tribune, December 22nd, 2017.
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