INTRODUCTION 

Sindh Auqaf Department was established in 1970, In 1976, this Department was made a central subject under Ministry of Religious Affairs, Government of Pakistan,In 1979, this was again made a provincial subject. 

IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES THIS DEPARTMENT PERFORMS FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS

• Management and looking after of Shrines, Dargahs and Mosques.
• Making proper arrangements for lighting, cleanliness, drinking water, Wazoo khana for the performance of religious rites at Shrines and Mosques.
• Construction of Musafir Khanas, Langar khanas, lavatories etc. at the Shrines/Dargahs.
• To generate maximum revenue from the Waqf properties, contracts,rents and lease etc. so that the same amount be utilized on maintenance and reconstruction of old Shrines, Dargahs and Mosques.
• To conduct ‘Seerat Conferences’ at Provincial level. 
• To arrange ‘Hifz-o-Qir’at Competitions’ at  the District and Provincial levels, every year. 
• To assist and coordinate Hajj  trainings to group leaders and the intending pilgrims, district wise. 
• To promote Islamic Ideology and the Life & Thoughts of prominent saints through the Shah Waliullah Research  Academy.
• To eradicate the menace of anti-social activities, to nip in the bud the sectarian issues arising in the Mosques and Shrines. 
• The Auqaf Department is a self-income-generating department. 
  Sometimes, Special Grant is received for the beautification of main shrines/mosques. 
• The Auqaf Department also maintains agriculture land and property as Waqf  Properties