Public Waqf in Punjab Province Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the challenges and opportunities in Public Waqf in Punjab. Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan regarding population. The public waqf in Punjab is managed and administered by Auqaf Organization Punjab. The organization is autonomous body under the provincial government. This organization in Punjab province owns biggest portion of Public waqf of the country. Public waqf in Punjab includes: cash waqf, commercial and agriculture properties, welfare institutions, shrines, mosques, graveyards etc. This study has been actualised by qualitative research method, observations, primary and secondary data and internet explorations. Furthermore, the investigation of problems and exploration of opportunities are backed by practical knowledge. This research will prove to be Beneficial for the public waqf in Punjab. The findings of the study based on challenges faced by public waqf in Punjab province of Pakistan and as well explore the opportunities that can be helpful for the development and improvement of public waqf. Auqaf in Punjab facing various challenges that affect the potential of the waqf assets and causing inefficiency. For that reason, the study findings portray the huge waqf properties are underdeveloped.The study discussed in many ways potential opportunities that can counter and reduce these challenges. This study diagnosis the problems and offers solutions to these problems.This study provides primary and practical experience from the practitioners and waqf experts who provide a framework for similar type of study in the waqf management