Finance minister seeks plan to connect charities to underserved

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed accelerated efforts to finalise the proposed policy framework to connect philanthropic contributions with the underserved segments of society. The minister issued the direction while chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Social Impact Financing at the Finance Division on Monday. The session focused on advancing innovative financial solutions to drive social impact, enhance financial inclusion, and uplift marginalised communities in Pakistan. The discussion revolved around developing a policy and regulatory framework to connect philanthropic contributions, including Sadaqaat and Zakat, to the underserved segments of society.