LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says marriage is an emotional moment for children and their parents and prays for their joy and happiness.

She was speaking at the `Punjab Dhi Rani Programme` under which 51 couples were wedded held here on Saturday.

`As much as your parents and you are happy, I am also your mother and very happy too. May Allah Almighty give the daughters andsons ahappy and peaceful life,` she said.

The newlyweds also included five Christian brides and grooms. She congratulated all the newlyweds. She gave them gifts of mattresses, cooking utensils, dinner sets and other essential items. The CM also launched `Dhi Rani Programme Greeting Card.