now the question is, if philanthropy is about social welfare and change, why don't we see its impact in Pakistani society? or do we? Pakistanis are notorious for cheating on taxes but is this another form of giving back, directly to the disadvantaged?
Zakat plays a huge rule in 1.65bn$ ..
Charity mainly goes on sect/political basics, it's a tradition in Faisalabad to give away money to religious organization, Jihaid-e-Kashmir, Taliban's ,.banned organizations, .. the point is most of the charity is given for Islam .. but in west charity groups or people invest in projects of economical/social development.. which has long term effects ... like Bill & Melenda Foundation, Ford's ,, Rockefeller.. ... etc etc..
I had a fight with dad two years ago on this issue, now at least my family totally refrain from giving any money to religious organizations !