The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), a national apex institution working to eradicate poverty across Pakistan, organized a Consultative Dialogue on Poverty Reduction through Interface between Sindh CVE Center, PPAF, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Karachi today.
The dialogue aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Government of Sindh’s Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and PPAF to advance efforts for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism (PCVE) through inclusive, community-driven, and evidence-based approaches. The event brought together senior government officials and heads of Sindh-based civil society organizations implementing development projects funded by PPAF and international partners.
Mr. Zia ul Hassan Lanjar, Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Criminal Prosecution, Government of Sindh, graced the event as Chief Guest. Other distinguished participants included Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon, Additional Chief Secretary (Home); Mr. Azad Khan, Addl: IG CTD, Muntazir Mehdi, Prosecutor General Sindh; and Naveed Arain, Deputy Secretary, Home Department.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Zia ul Hassan Lanjar said that this collaboration between the Government of Sindh and PPAF reflects a shared commitment to building peaceful and resilient communities. “By engaging civil society organizations that genuinely represent the people, we can address both the causes of poverty and the root drivers of extremism. Lasting peace is only possible when people feel included, empowered, and heard.”