What is a Charity?

“Charity” means any association of persons which is established for a charitable purpose and includes the following:

(i) an organization registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961 (XLVI of 1961)
(ii) an organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860)
(iii) an organization registered under the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017) or under any other law for the time being in force
(iv) an organization registered for charitable purposes under any law for the time being in force; and
(v) a public or private trust