President Zardari signs Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024

The long-standing issue of registering religious seminaries has been resolved amicably with President Asif Ali Zardari signing the Societies Registration Act 2024 into law.The bill, now officially a law following the president’s signature, provides a structured framework for the registration of religious seminaries under the Societies Act.The National Assembly will soon issue a gazette notification to formalize the law.The development aims to streamline the registration process for religious institutions, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations under the Societies Act.The consensus on this matter marks a significant step towards regulating religious education within the country.