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      <title>Apply now as phase-2 of Punjab CM’s ‘Dhee Rani’ programme begins</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The second phase of the Punjab Chief Minister’s ‘Dhee Rani’ programme began on Sunday, with applications open for another 1,500 collectives.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants can apply online through cmdotpunjabdotgovdotpk or submit applications at the Deputy Director of Social Welfare’s district office. A dedicated helpline (1312) has been established for programme-related information.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the first phase, the provincial government organised 1,500 collective weddings under the programme.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Beyond the wedding ceremonies, the Punjab government would provide a meal for the bride, groom, and close relatives. Newlyweds would also receive a marriage gift of Rs100,000 via ATM from Punjab CM, along with essential household items, including furniture and clothing, to help them start their new lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Punjab Dhee Rani programme reflected my deep love for my province’s daughters. Every daughter is dear to us, and it is a joy to see them start their families,” Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz said in a statement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The initiative has been aimed at supporting underprivileged and marginalised communities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“Caring for daughters and offering them support is a cherished tradition in Punjab. This is both a cultural and social responsibility that we hold dear,” she added.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>The second phase of the Punjab Chief Minister’s ‘Dhee Rani’ programme began on Sunday, with applications open for another 1,500 collectives.</strong></p>
<p>Interested applicants can apply online through cmdotpunjabdotgovdotpk or submit applications at the Deputy Director of Social Welfare’s district office. A dedicated helpline (1312) has been established for programme-related information.</p>
<p>In the first phase, the provincial government organised 1,500 collective weddings under the programme.</p>
<p>Beyond the wedding ceremonies, the Punjab government would provide a meal for the bride, groom, and close relatives. Newlyweds would also receive a marriage gift of Rs100,000 via ATM from Punjab CM, along with essential household items, including furniture and clothing, to help them start their new lives.</p>
<p>“Punjab Dhee Rani programme reflected my deep love for my province’s daughters. Every daughter is dear to us, and it is a joy to see them start their families,” Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz said in a statement.</p>
<p>The initiative has been aimed at supporting underprivileged and marginalised communities.</p>
<p>“Caring for daughters and offering them support is a cherished tradition in Punjab. This is both a cultural and social responsibility that we hold dear,” she added.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:49:13 +0500</pubDate>
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