After a woman became the chief minister of Punjab for the first time ever in the country, another historic event occurred as the province welcomed its first Sikh minister. Ramesh Singh Arora, a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), became a minister in Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s cabinet.

Arora, who is from Narowal district, was given the job of looking after the affairs of minority communities. He’s been serving in the provincial assembly since 2013, making him the first Sikh lawmaker in Punjab. Additionally, Khalil Tahir Sindhu, another minority member, has also joined the cabinet, with responsibilities for human rights.

Over the years, different political parties have formed governments in Punjab. However, the PML-N is notable for including the first Sikh member in the cabinet.