Lahore: The Chief Minister of Punjab’s Honorarium Program for Mosque Imams has successfully continued, with a total disbursement of 14.5 billion rupees since its inception in January 2026. The program’s progress was reviewed during the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee, chaired by Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, at the Punjab Home Department. The meeting underscored the program’s substantial financial commitment and its objectives in fostering peace and social values through mosque leaders.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the meeting, attended by key officials including Punjab Home Secretary Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi and representatives from various departments, emphasized the program’s achievements. The Punjab Home Department has registered over 76,000 mosques and is advancing the geo-tagging process. Additionally, efforts are being made to enhance the efficiency of the online application system, with directives issued to the Bank of Punjab and the Punjab Information Technology Board to resolve any related issues promptly.

Provincial Minister Rafique highlighted the government’s annual allocation of over 20 billion rupees for the program, underscoring its long-term societal impact. The program aims to support Imams in their role of promoting peace and tolerance. Dr. Qazi affirmed the transparency and user-friendly nature of the disbursement system, with mechanisms in place to address complaints and assist Imams through a new chatbot feature. The meeting also advised Imams on maintaining active bank accounts to ensure smooth honorarium transactions.