Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- In every era of Pakistan's journey, steps have been taken to uplift religious minorities - from reserved seats in Parliament to job quotas in government services and protective legislation. But under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, these measures have evolved into a bold, comprehensive reform agenda - one that doesn't just talk about inclusion, but lives and breathes it.

For the first time in Punjab's history, National Minorities Day was commemorated in a special session of the Provincial Assembly on August 11, 2024, with every member present. This unprecedented move reflected Maryam Nawaz's belief that the contributions of minorities are not peripheral, but centr...