{"id":122857,"date":"2025-08-15T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=122857"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:49:49","slug":"dhee-rani-programme-launched-in-gujrat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/regional-news-pakistan\/dhee-rani-programme-launched-in-gujrat\/","title":{"rendered":"Dhee Rani programme launched in Gujrat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GUJRAT, Aug 15 :The Social Welfare Department has invited applications under Phase-III of the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (mass wedding scheme) on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.<br \/>\nAccording to the department, the initiative aims to help deserving parents solemnize their daughters\u2019 marriages with dignity.<br \/>\nUnder the eligibility criteria, the bride must be an orphan, destitute, disabled, or the daughter of a disabled person, aged between 18 and 40 years. Applicants can be the bride herself, her parents, or her legal guardian. Applicants must be residents of Punjab, submit an affidavit confirming unmarried status, and be willing to participate in the collective wedding ceremony. In case of excess applications, selection will be made through an electronic draw.<br \/>\nThe last date for submission of applications will be announced soon. Further information and application forms are available at cmp.punjab.gov.pk or via helpline 1312. Local contact Assistant Director of Social Welfare Mubashir Iqbal at 0333-8124180.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GUJRAT, Aug 15 :The Social Welfare Department has invited applications under Phase-III of the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (mass wedding scheme) on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. 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