Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has mandated a province-wide enforcement drive targeting social regulations, particularly the violation of the ‘One Dish’ policy and the illegal use of loud music at wedding ceremonies across the province.
Following a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister issued directives to all Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to ensure the strict adherence to the ‘One Dish’ policy, which limits the variety of food served at weddings. This enforcement mandate has been extended in principle to cover all event locations, including traditional marriage halls, farmhouses, and open grounds.
The crackdown also focuses heavily on curbing noise pollution. CM Nawaz ordered severe legal action against the unauthorized use of loudspeakers and high-decibel music during celebrations, stressing that the ban must be effectively implemented in all venues, including private farmhouses and grounds.
Additionally, instructions were given to intensify the monitoring of prescribed operating hours for all registered marriage halls. This comprehensive regulatory push signals the government’s determination to control both extravagance and public disturbance associated with large social gatherings.
