Punjab Social Welfare Department to Introduce Reforms: Minister
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2026)
Punjab
Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, on Saturday directed a review of the NGO registration, regulation, and monitoring system, aiming to implement comprehensive reforms to enhance public service delivery across the province.
He issued these directives during a meeting with newly appointed directors of the Social Welfare Department, attended by Director General Social Welfare, Dr Shahenshah Faisal Azeem, and all departmental directors.
Key Decisions:
- Review of NGO Registration & Regulation: The minister ordered a comprehensive review of existing registration and regulatory SOPs for NGOs, directing the preparation of revised guidelines.
- Account Verification: He called for an effective mechanism to identify and verify bank accounts of registered NGOs.
- Project Approval Framework: A framework for approving local and international projects was also recommended.
- NGO Wing Performance: Sohail Shaukat Butt directed officials to create a comprehensive roadmap for better utilization of registered organizations’ services, aligning with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
- MSSU Performance: Emphasizing timely facilities and financial aid for poor patients, the minister directed the department to present a comprehensive report on MSSU staffing, expansion plans, service improvements, awareness campaigns, and fund utilization within two weeks.
- Rotation Policy for MSSU Assistants: A rotation policy was directed for assistant directors posted at MSSUs, limiting their tenure at any one hospital to two years.
The Minister's Vision:
Sohail Shaukat Butt affirmed the Punjab government's commitment to promptly addressing public issues and further improving service delivery within the Social Welfare Department.