Punjab’s ‘Dhi Rani Program’ Celebrates Love and Inclusivity
— January 11, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the landmark ‘Punjab Dhi Rani Program’ during a mass wedding ceremony on Saturday at a prominent marriage hall in Lahore. The event witnessed the joyous union of 51 couples, including five Christian pairs, in a celebration of love and inclusivity.
Addressing the newlyweds, the chief minister shared her heartfelt sentiments, saying, “Marriage is an emotional moment for children and their parents. I pray for your happiness and joy. As your mother, I feel equally happy for you.” She offered her blessings, praying for the couples to have peaceful and prosperous lives together.
In a personal touch, CM Maryam Nawaz congratulated each couple individually, distributing gifts such as mattresses, cooking utensils, dinner sets, and essential household items to help them start their new lives. She also unveiled the ‘Dhi Rani Program Greeting Card,’ entitling each bride to a financial gift of Rs. 100,000.
Religious leaders, including Maulana Dr. Mufti Muhammad Ramzan Sialvi and Bishop Lahore Nadeem Kamran, offered prayers for the newlyweds, reflecting the program’s spirit of interfaith harmony. The Social Welfare Department organised a celebratory lunch for participants, and the chief minister posed for a group photograph with the couples, further expressing her heartfelt wishes.
Maryam Nawaz highlighted the program as a key initiative for empowering young women and fostering social inclusivity in Punjab. “I congratulate all daughters, sons, and their families on this joyous occasion. May Allah grant you all a life full of happiness and unity,” she added.The ‘Punjab Dhi Rani Program’ represents a progressive step towards supporting young women and their families and the province’s commitment to their well-being and empowerment.