CM Maryam launches 'Dhi Rani Programme'

1,500 couples tie the knot across Punjab

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Dhi Rani Programme by attending a mass wedding ceremony of 51 couples in Lahore.

She said on the occasion, "A record 1,500 couples are getting married in a day across the province."

She added, "A budget of Rs1 billion has been allocated for the programme."

She highlighted that 3,000 weddings would be hosted in the first phase. All couples will be presented gifts of furniture and other essential items besides Rs100,000.

The chief minister also launched the Dhi Rani Card. The couples will be able to receive the amount through the card.

The newlyweds included five Christian brides and grooms.

The chief minister congratulated all the newlywed couples and gave them gifts of mattresses, cooking utensils, dinner sets and other essential items.

Maulana Dr Mufti Muhammad Ramzan Sialvi and Lahore Bishop Nadeem Kamran participated in the ceremony, while the social welfare department hosted a lunch.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, "May Allah Almighty keep my daughters and sons prosperous and happy."