LAHORE: According to Beyond Time News, the Punjab government has proposed easing registration requirements for religious seminaries by exempting those already registered at the federal level from registering again in the province.
The proposal is part of the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2026, which has been sent to the relevant Standing Committee of the Punjab Assembly for review.
Key Provision
Under the proposed amendment, seminaries registered with the Directorate General of Religious Education or the Federal Ministry of Education will not need separate registration in Punjab.
The objective is to avoid duplication and streamline the regulatory process.
Legislative Process
The bill will be taken up by the Standing Committee before being presented in the Punjab Assembly for final approval. If passed, it will require the Governor of Punjab’s assent to become law.
FAQs
What change is being proposed?
Seminaries registered at the federal level will be exempt from provincial re-registration.
Which seminaries are included?
Those registered with the Directorate General of Religious Education or the Federal Ministry of Education.
Is the law in effect?
No, it is still under review.
What happens next?
Committee review, followed by a vote in the Punjab Assembly.
When will it be final?
After approval by the Assembly and assent from the Governor of Punjab.
