In a surprising twist, a resolution has been moved in the Punjab Assembly seeking for a ban on dance and music on weddings across the province.
MPA Hameeda Mian, who hails from Mandi Bahauddin, proposed the resolutions, arguing that indecent performances are made in the name of dance and music parties at wedding.
She said that such events are ruining the traditional culture of Punjab.
Section 294
Seeking an amendment to Section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code, she said measures should be taken to maintain societal and religious values at wedding events.
She also called for imposing fines and handing punishment to those who mistreat female dancers or transgender individuals.
The resolution divided the house as some opposed it and others spoke in its favour.
MPA Uzma Kardar opposed the resolution
MPA Uzma Kardar denounced the resolution, arguing that the dance and music are small moments of joy to celebrate wedding events.
During the proceedings, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan talked about the double standards in society, saying it is called a culture and art show when Mahak Malik is called for performance, but it is taken as vulgarity when a common citizen does the same.
The Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is a unicameral legislature of elected representatives of the Pakistani province of Punjab, which is located in Lahore, the provincial capital.
