Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Department, Government of the Punjab

High-Level Review Meeting Held for Minority Welfare Schemes

All Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across Punjab joined via video link for a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister for Minorities Affairs & Human Rights. The meeting was also attended by Secretary Usman Ali and senior officials from PITB.

The session focused on obtaining detailed progress reports regarding key government initiatives:

• Minority Cards

• Easter Grant

• Christmas Grant

• Baba Guru Nanak Jee Grant

• Vaisakhi Grant

The Punjab Government remains firmly committed to the timely and transparent implementation of all minority welfare schemes across the province.

The Department of Human Rights and Minorities Affairs extends warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Punjab and the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Azha.

May the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and brotherhood reflected in this blessed festival strengthen unity, promote harmony, and bring peace and prosperity to our nation. We pray that Allah Almighty accepts the sacrifices, prayers, and good deeds of all Muslims and blesses every home with happiness, good health, and countless blessings.

Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department extends heartfelt congratulations to all Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj this year. May Allah Almighty accept their prayers, ibadat, and sacrifices, and grant them a safe, spiritually fulfilling journey and a blessed return to their families.

We pray that the sacred rituals of Hajj bring peace, unity, and immense blessings to the pilgrims and the entire Ummah.

HRMA Department
Government of Punjab

Pentecost Blessings!

The Department of Minorities Affairs & Human Rights, Government of Punjab extends warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Christian community across Pakistan and the world on this sacred occasion of Pentecost.

May this holy day illuminate our hearts with peace, love, harmony, and a renewed spirit of service to humanity. We pray that God blesses you all with joy, prosperity, and success.

Amen.

Know Your Rights: Say No to Child Labour

Freedom from forced labour is an absolute human right. The Constitution of Pakistan explicitly protects children from exploitation under Article 11.

The Government of Punjab remains firmly committed to eradicating child labour through robust legislation, quality education initiatives, child welfare programs, and strict enforcement actions. Every child deserves freedom, dignity, and the opportunity to build a safe and bright future.

Together, let us end child labour and forced labour in all its forms.

A productive meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Department (HR&MA), to discuss the adoption of Federal Laws at the provincial level.

The session was attended by representatives from various Christian denominations, Parliamentary Secretary Sonia Asher, MPA Tariq Masih, and senior officers of the department. A detailed briefing was presented on the proposed laws, followed by an open and interactive discussion with pastors and other stakeholders who shared valuable suggestions.

This meeting reaffirms the Punjab Government's firm commitment to inclusive consultation, protecting minority rights, and promoting interfaith harmony through meaningful engagement with all communities.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and just society.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz is leading the Dignity of Heritage initiative - a 4.4 billion rupee project dedicated to the restoration and preservation of over 100 minority religious sites across Punjab.

This comprehensive effort also includes a 30-part documentary series that will document and celebrate the rich, diverse ancestral roots of our province.

Restoring Ancient Heritage:
Special focus on renovating 5 pre-partition Ancient Temples to promote spiritual growth, social harmony, and cultural revival in underserved regions.

Reclaiming history. Strengthening unity.

This is Untold Stories of Punjab.