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Bringing Regulatory Support to the Doorstep of CSOs in Hyderabad

April 13, 2026

01_AS — To bridge this gap, Community World Service Asia (CWSA), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (SWD), Government of Sindh, and networks SCAN, NHN, HRCN ,Wash First Alliance, Wide Vision Civil Society Network , FANSA, hosted an Advisory Session on Regulatory Compliances at the CSO Club in Hyderabad, April 2, 2026

Hyderabad, April 2, 2026 — Navigating the complexities of compliance shouldn’t stand in the way of impactful community work. To bridge this gap, Community World Service Asia (CWSA), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (SWD), Government of Sindh, hosted an Advisory Session on Regulatory Compliances at the CSO Club in Hyderabad.

This session was designed to be more than just a presentation; it was a practical space to demystify the regulatory compliances and financial hurdles, opening bank account per se, that many local organizations face daily.

^{Mr. Joseph Masih is giving an orientation on advisory session to the CSOs.}

What we achieved:

Responding directly to the needs of CSOs, CWSA took the regulatory authority to the doorstep of the CSOs to facilitate them at the specific request of the networks. By engaging with the experts from the relevant departments, CWSA implemented a strategy designed to minimize administrative friction and address concerns in real-time. This session mobilized 67 members from five key networks:

Sindh Climate Action Network (SCAN)
National Humanitarian Network Pakistan (NHN)
Hyderabad Rural CSO Network (HRCN)
Wide Vision Civil Society Network
Freshwater Action Network South Asia (FANSA)
Wash First Alliance

The participating networks formally acknowledged and appreciated CWSA for arranging this session, recognizing it as a significant platform for direct engagement.

^{Mr. Joseph Masih is giving an orientation on the advisory session to the CSOs.}

Banking Regulations

A major highlight of the day was the direct involvement of the commercial bank (Askari Bank) and national bank. Recognizing the banking hurdles like opening bank account that CSOs face with financial access, both banks:

Shared a comprehensive compliance checklist for CSOs.
Offered active facilitation, inviting all participating CSOs to approach them directly for assistance with banking regulations.

^{Mr. Muhammad Rafique Jamali (Director SWD) is giving an orientation on the NGOs registration and renewal to the CSOs.}

A Technical Roadmap for Growth

Led by Mr. Muhammad Rafique Jamali (Director SWD) and Mr. Joseph Masih (Program Coordinator, CWSA), the session provided a deep dive into:

EAD Procedures: Guidance on signing of the MOU with the EAD for the receiving of the foreign contribution and guidance on the process and procedure to enable CSOs to upload their applications on the EAD portal.
Registration & Renewal: Practical steps for navigating the SWD-Sindh processes.
Institutional Support: A briefing on the upcoming NGO Helpdesk to be established at the SWD Office in Karachi.
Mr. Majid, Technical Advisor for the e-portal, participated in the session to directly engage with CSOs, ensuring their specific concerns and feedback are effectively integrated into the portal’s technical design.

^{Mr. Muhammad Rafique Jamali (Director SWD) receiving ajrak from the CSO.}

The Way Forward

CWSA aims to expand this “doorstep facilitation” model by engaging other key authorities, including Joint Stock Companies, the Home Department, SECP, and the Charity Commission. By creating these direct lines of communication, CWSA is ensuring that CSOs can focus on what they do best, serving their communities.