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DG KHAN, Apr 12 (APP):A mass wedding ceremony for 71 deserving couples was held in Dera Ghazi Khan under the “Dhee Rani” initiative launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The event was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Provincial Minister for Social Welfare Sohail Shoukat Butt, Parliamentary Secretary Sardar Usama Fayyaz Leghari, Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid, DPO Syed Ali, and several members of the provincial assembly and local leadership.
Each newlywed couple received over Rs. 200,000 worth of household goods including furniture and dinner sets, along with a cash gift of up to Rs. 100,000, transferred via ATM. The guests of honor personally congratulated the couples, offering prayers, gifts, and heartfelt wishes for a prosperous life ahead.
The festive atmosphere was further elevated by a vibrant performance of the traditional Seraiki Jhumar, adding cultural richness to the joyous occasion.
While addressing the event and speaking to the media, Provincial Minister Sohail Shoukat Butt highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating, “Under CM Maryam Nawaz’s directives, the next phases of the program will facilitate mass weddings for another 10,000 deserving couples across Punjab.” He added that the Dhee Raani program would be remembered in golden words in the country’s history.
MPA Muhammad Hanif Pitafi also expressed gratitude, emphasizing that launching the second phase of the program from South Punjab reflects the Chief Minister’s special attention to the region. He noted that 1,500 couples were married under the first phase.
Director General Social Welfare Tariq Qureshi, Director Admin Faiz Naeem, Deputy Director Aqsa Rafiq, Musbah Rasheed, Director DG Khan Division Mahar Mazhar Abbas, and others were present.