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NGO Forum demands restoration of democracy

Recorder Report

LAHORE: The Pakistan NGO Forum (PNF) has demanded immediate restoration of democratic institutions as it said democracy and democratic institutions are essential for the stability and development of the country.

This demand was raised at the first ever members convention of the PNF held on Saturday says a press release issued here.

It said the convention emphasised that NGOs, while retaining their independent identity, should continue their advocacy and awareness-raising work on the issues of public importance.

The PNF during its day-long discussions, clarified that while NGOs may participate in the government advisory committees at all levels that match the mandate of the PNF, but members of the forum should not become part of the executive committee at any level.

The PNF represent over 2,500 NGOs.