The “Enabling Environment for Nonprofit Organisations in Pakistan” study published by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) in March 2020 refers to the body of policy and to the legal framework that governs the sector. These policies may either enable nonprofit organisations to function smoothly for achieving their avowed objectives of social uplift and development, or cause hindrances in their daily operations and overall growth.
In Pakistan, a wide array of legal instruments and policy stipulations govern the registration and operation of nonprofit organisations. Some of these cover the registration process, administration and accountability; others include how nonprofits are financed, managed, and run. Legislation and procedures also exist to streamline internal governance and compliance regimes within nonprofits, alongside controlling the advantages accruing to people, families or other members and corporate foundations.
