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The Network for Consumer Protection
TheNetwork for Consumer Protection, commonly known as "TheNetwork",
is a national, public interest, non-profit, non-partisan organization. Up to
year 2000, TheNetwork’s registered name was Association for Rational Use of
Medication in Pakistan. We envision an equitable society where:
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consumers enjoy basic rights as specified in the UN Guidelines for Consumer
Protection and in Consumers International Charter of Rights;
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consumers are involved in making the decisions that affect them;
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consumers have social justice and access to just system of redress; and where
consumers act as responsible members of society.
Our mission is to protect
and promote the interest of all Pakistani consumers: by educating them about
their rights and responsibilities; by providing them independent information
about goods and services; and by informing them about government's performance
as protector of their rights, especially the poor consumers. TheNetwork
produces periodical and issues-specific publications.
TheNetwork is a
non-partisan organization that does not seek, favor or receive any benefits
from any section of the commercial private sector. The organization supports
pro-people (especially pro-poor) development, and historically marginalized
groups, such as women, in Pakistani society. Internally, TheNetwork is
democratic in nature and believes in participatory decision-making,
transparency and accountability. It does not discriminate on the basis of
class, caste, creed, race, age, sex or religion. TheNetwork is registered with
Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 42 of the Companies
Ordinance 1984 (Registration No: 1-01014). It is a company limited with
guarantee not having a share capital.
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