Last Updated: 12 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Government of the Punjab, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department advertisement (ref. SPL#1108) printed in the Jang Lahore e-paper, 12 November 2026, page 8. Eligibility and registration details below come from the official Punjab Government portal page and the Punjab Dhee Rani portal (cmp.punjab.gov.pk).
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Quick answer: Punjab Dhee Rani Programme November 2026: The Punjab Government’s Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department announced in a newspaper ad that collective (mass) weddings under the Dhee Rani Programme restart from 12 November 2026. Each daughter gets Rs 2 lakh (Rs 200,000) salami plus all expenses of the wedding ceremony, and eligible daughters from minority communities are included. About 8,000 eligible daughters were married under the programme in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and arrangements are being made for 5,000 more in 2026-27. For help call 1312. The ad prints no registration dates, no deadline and no application steps; the official portal is cmp.punjab.gov.pk.
Honest status check (12 November 2026): when we opened the official portal on the day of the ad, its home page still showed “Registration Closed”. The ad says the weddings restart, but no new registration window has been announced yet. Do not trust any website or WhatsApp message that gives you a “last date” or a “new form” link: apply only on the portal above when the Punjab Government opens registration.
In this guide
Punjab Dhee Rani Programme November 2026: At a Glance
| Programme | Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (collective / mass weddings), Government of the Punjab |
| Department | Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab |
| Announcement | Mass weddings restart from 12 November 2026 (Jang Lahore, page 8, SPL#1108) |
| Benefit (per the ad) | Rs 2 lakh salami + all expenses of the wedding ceremony |
| Minorities | Eligible daughters from minority communities are included (ad) |
| Past weddings (ad) | About 8,000 eligible daughters in FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 |
| Planned (ad) | 5,000 more eligible daughters in FY 2026-27 |
| Who (official portal) | Destitute / orphan / persons with disabilities (PWD) / daughters of a PWD, aged 18 to 40, Punjab domicile |
| Where to register | Official portal: cmp.punjab.gov.pk |
| Helpline | 1312 |
| Registration dates / last date | Not announced (ad prints none; portal showed “Registration Closed” on 12 Nov 2026) |
| Fee | No fee is mentioned anywhere in the ad or on the official pages |
What the Dhee Rani Programme Ad Says
The ad, issued by the office of the Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Government of the Punjab, carries the headline “Dhee Rani Programme – Ijtimai Shadiyon ka Dobara Aghaz, 12 November 2026 se” (دھی رانی پروگرام: اجتماعی شادیوں کا دوبارہ آغاز). In plain English, this is what it states:
- A new start for the daughter: each bride receives Rs 2 lakh salami and all expenses of the wedding ceremony.
- Inclusion: daughters from minority communities who are eligible are included.
- Track record: in FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 about 8,000 eligible daughters were married under Dhee Rani.
- Next target: in FY 2026-27 arrangements will be made for 5,000 more eligible daughters.
- Help: call the helpline 1312 for more information and guidance.
- Office: Office of the Provincial Minister, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Government of the Punjab, 41-Empress Road, Lahore, phone 042-99204148 / 99204149.
- Website and social pages as printed: swd.punjab.gov.pk; X: social_pinjab; Facebook: dgswpunjab.
Who Can Apply? Official Eligibility Criteria
The ad does not list eligibility. The official Punjab Government page and the Dhee Rani portal publish these criteria for the programme (they were published for earlier rounds; check the portal again when 2026-27 registration opens):
- The bride must be a destitute girl, an orphan, a person with disability (PWD), or the daughter of a PWD, aged 18 to 40 years.
- The applicant can be the bride’s father, mother or guardian, or the bride herself.
- The applicant must be domiciled in Punjab.
- If more applications arrive than places, selection is made by electronic balloting.
- An affidavit is required stating the bride is unmarried and willing to take part in the collective wedding ceremony.
- The portal also states that the Nikah should not be older than three months.
Minority communities: the ad says eligible daughters from minority communities are included. The ad and the official pages we read do not publish a separate list of conditions for them, so the same published criteria above are the safe reference. Confirm on helpline 1312.
How to Apply for Dhee Rani Programme: Step by Step
The ad prints no steps. The official portal’s registration page shows the following flow. Registration was closed on 12 November 2026, so do these steps only once the Punjab Government announces that registration is open.
Go to cmp.punjab.gov.pk (Punjab Dhee Rani Programme, Collective Marriages Programme). Check that the address is exactly this.
On the Register page the portal asks for name, CNIC, district, tehsil, gender, mobile network, mobile number, e-mail and a strong password (minimum 12 characters with upper-case, lower-case, number and symbol).
Log in and complete the application for the bride. The portal also has Tracking, Complaint, FAQ and “Locations of DD Offices” links, plus a video tutorial.
The official criteria require an affidavit that the bride is unmarried and agrees to join the collective ceremony.
If there are more applications than places, selection is by electronic balloting. Use Tracking on the portal or call 1312 to ask about your application.
Documents Needed and Free Educativz Tools
The official pages name only one document clearly: the affidavit. The portal asks for a CNIC at registration. A full document checklist for 2026-27 has not been published; ask on 1312 before you pay for any attestation. Keep clear scans of the bride’s and applicant’s CNIC, proof of Punjab domicile, and disability or orphan documents where they apply.
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What the Rs 2 Lakh Salami and Wedding Expenses Cover
- Rs 2 lakh salami: the official Punjab Government page says the bride is given Rs 200,000 salami through an ATM card.
- Wedding ceremony expenses: the ad says all expenses of the wedding ceremony are covered. The ad does not itemise them (venue, food, dress etc.), so we do not list items that are not printed.
- Note: one older line on the portal home page mentions a different gift figure from April 2025. The ad and the Punjab Government page both say Rs 2 lakh, so use that figure and confirm on 1312.
Dhee Rani Helpline, Office Address and Website
| Helpline | 1312 |
| Office (as printed) | Office of the Provincial Minister, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Government of the Punjab, 41-Empress Road, Lahore |
| Phone (as printed) | 042-99204148 / 042-99204149 |
| Department website (as printed) | swd.punjab.gov.pk |
| Registration portal | cmp.punjab.gov.pk |
| Social pages (as printed) | X: social_pinjab · Facebook: dgswpunjab |
What Is NOT Announced Yet
- Registration dates and last date for 2026-27: not announced in the ad; not yet published on the portal.
- Ballot date and wedding dates / venues / districts: not announced.
- Full document list: only the affidavit is clearly named officially.
- Whether the age (18 to 40) and “Nikah within three months” rules stay the same for 2026-27: not stated in the ad.
- Number of places per district: not announced (the ad gives only the 5,000 total for 2026-27).
Fraud Warning: Dhee Rani Scams
Beware: no agent, “office” or WhatsApp number can guarantee a place, and the ad and official pages mention no fee. Never pay anyone to “fix” your name in the ballot. Never share your OTP, PIN, ATM card or password. Use only cmp.punjab.gov.pk and the official helpline 1312. Look-alike websites and fake “apply now” posts spread after every big announcement.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna (Do)
- Check the portal home page for “Registration Open”
- Call 1312 for the latest dates and documents
- Keep CNIC, domicile and affidavit ready
- Apply only on cmp.punjab.gov.pk
- Tell eligible families about the helpline
Nahi Karna (Don’t)
- Do not pay any agent or “processing fee”
- Do not trust a “last date” that is not on the official portal
- Do not share OTP, PIN or card details
- Do not apply if the Nikah is already older than three months (official criteria), without confirming
- Do not use look-alike links forwarded on WhatsApp
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Dhee Rani Programme FAQs
When do the Dhee Rani mass weddings restart?
The Punjab Government ad printed on 12 November 2026 says the collective weddings restart from 12 November 2026. It gives no ceremony dates or venues.
How much money does the bride get?
The ad says Rs 2 lakh salami plus all expenses of the wedding ceremony. The official Punjab Government page says the salami is paid through an ATM card.
How many daughters will be married in 2026-27?
The ad says arrangements are being made for 5,000 more eligible daughters in FY 2026-27, after about 8,000 in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Who is eligible for the Dhee Rani Programme?
Per the official pages: destitute girls, orphans, persons with disabilities and daughters of a PWD, aged 18 to 40, with Punjab domicile and an unmarried affidavit. The ad adds that eligible daughters from minority communities are included.
How do I apply for Dhee Rani Programme 2026?
Register on the official portal cmp.punjab.gov.pk when registration opens. On 12 November 2026 the portal showed “Registration Closed” and no new dates had been announced. Call 1312 for updates.
What is the Dhee Rani helpline number?
1312. The office phones printed in the ad are 042-99204148 and 042-99204149.
Is there a last date or application fee?
No last date is printed in the ad and no fee is mentioned in the ad or on the official pages.
Can I apply through an agent?
No. Use only the official portal and helpline. Anyone asking for money to get your name selected is a fraud.
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