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Punjab Tightens Wedding Rules, Extends One Dish and Loudspeaker Limits to Farmhouses and Private Events

Officials say the move will curb extravagance to restore decorum.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed commissioners and deputy commissioners to enforce the One Dish rule at weddings and other gatherings across Punjab.
  • Authorities said farmhouses and open grounds are now under the same restrictions as wedding halls, with Qawwali nights and concerts to face strict monitoring.
  • Officials ordered immediate legal action against illegal loudspeakers and loud music, with clear guidelines issued for uniform implementation.
  • Event timings will be strictly policed, and venues must adhere to designated closing hours under the province-wide campaign.
  • Government officers are barred from attending functions that breach the One Dish or loudspeaker rules, and monitoring teams are being formed to ensure compliance.