CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, emphasised the significance of the Hindu festival as a sign of love, peace, and fraternity in her message on the occasion of Holi.
Nawaz highlighted that different religious sects coexist peacefully in Pakistan and have similar rights and privileges. She also went on to say that Punjab, the home of Sufis, is dedicated to creating a society where everyone feels safe and empowered, regardless of their religious beliefs, through love, tolerance and respect for one another.
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Nawaz also highlighted the steps her government is taking to combat any religious discrimination, such as the Minority Card. Its debut is a significant step toward helping the minority community’s economically vulnerable individuals. The provincial administration has also earmarked more funding for minority welfare initiatives and raised subsidies for religious festivals and cultural celebrations.
In order to respect the rights and customs of every community, Punjab’s government is also striving to celebrate religious and cultural holidays on an official basis.
She also mentioned the increased budgets of the minority affairs department.
According to her, 50,000 families in Punjab would receive Rs10,500 every three months, and in the upcoming years, the sum would be raised to 75,000 eligible households.
She went on to say that Rs 10,500 was a small sum, but it was a token present from the Punjab government and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. According to her, the grant that was given out on the eve of minority festivals was now worth Rs15,000 instead of Rs10,000.
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