Minister, Irish envoy discuss minority welfare, inclusive development

Irish Ambassador Mary O’Neill met with Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora on Wednesday to discuss minority welfare and inclusive development in Punjab. During the meeting, Arora briefed the ambassador on the Punjab Minority Card and various measures undertaken by the provincial government to strengthen social protection and economic empowerment for minority communities.

The Punjab Minority Card aims to provide social protection and promote economic independence among deserving minority members, while the government officially observed six major religious festivals of minority communities at the provincial level under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's leadership. Additionally, Rs 4 billion has been allocated for the development and rehabilitation of minority areas and cemeteries.

Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in human rights, interfaith harmony, and inclusive development, reaffirming the importance of interfaith engagement and promoting equal opportunities for minority communities.

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