Tag: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz

  • Lahore College names history museum after Maryam Nawaz

    Lahore College names history museum after Maryam Nawaz

    Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) has dedicated its history museum to alumnus Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

    The News reported that Vice Chancellor Dr Shagufta Naz said that in politics, Maryam Nawaz has achieved significant success and became the Chief Minister of the largest province, making it the biggest goal an alumnus has achieved. “Maryam Nawaz’s remarkable success in the political arena and her recent elevation to the highest executive position in Punjab is a matter of immense pride for LCWU,” she said.

    She added that the History Museum is dedicated to Maryam, acknowledging her highest status among the alumni.

    The VC asserted that during LCWU’s centenary celebrations, a history museum was established in which biodata of prominent alumni and monuments related to the institution were collected.

    Maryam Nawaz has also been formally invited to visit the university and visit the History Museum.

  • In groundbreaking first, Punjab government approves Sikh Marriage Act

    In groundbreaking first, Punjab government approves Sikh Marriage Act

    Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari, alongside Minister of Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, announced the approval of the first-ever Sikh Marriage Act by the provincial assembly on Wednesday.

    This new legislation will be made effective immediately. The milestone act will recognize and facilitate Sikh marriages within the province.

    Minister of Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for championing minority rights. He highlighted the recent Easter grant to 10,000 families and efforts to engage with Sikh and Hindu communities through legislative reforms.

    Reflecting on the significance of the Sikh Marriage Act, the minister of minorities underscored ongoing efforts to draft similar legislation for Hindu marriages and outline a roadmap for future initiatives.

    Along with this Act, the Punjab cabinet approved Rs. 400 billion Kisan Card project and “Apna Ghar Apna Chhat” project, set to inaugurate on August 14 with plans to construct 100,000 houses across Punjab.