With immediate effect, this new law marks a major turning point in the province’s acceptance and facilitation of Sikh marriages.
Minister Uzma Bukhari underlined that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given religious minorities’ rights first priority, highlighting the government’s dedication to offering all communities the facilities and support they need. She outlined recent efforts to alleviate financial constraints, such as the adoption of a Rs. 400 billion Kisan Card and a price cut on flour.
The statement also included the clearance of the “Apna Ghar Apna Chhat” project, which is scheduled to begin construction on 100,000 dwellings in Punjab on August 14. As part of the government’s ongoing measures, improvements in abroad facilities and the supply of electric bikes to qualified female applicants were also mentioned.
Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister of Minority Affairs, thanked Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister, for her support of minority rights since the beginning of her government. He emphasized the efforts to interact with Sikh and Hindu communities through legislative amendments, as well as the recent Easter grant that was given to 10,000 people.
When considering the Sikh Marriage Act’s relevance, Arora said that it is consistent with Pakistan’s efforts to uphold inclusivity and preserve cultural history. Under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, he highlighted the current efforts to write laws comparable to those that would apply to Hindu marriages and provided a roadmap for future attempts.
