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18 years

Basant returns to Punjab after 18 years with tight restrictions

December 4, 2025 by Sajid Salamat

After a hiatus of 18 years, the Punjab government on Tuesday lifted the ban on kite flying and allowed the celebration of Basant with strict regulations. The festival was banned in 2007 because of an increasing number of deaths and serious injuries caused by sharp strings, particularly to motorcyclists and pillion riders, as well as […]

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18 years since October 18, 2007 — the day that changed my life forever

October 17, 2025 by Sajid Salamat

Eighteen years have passed since that tragic and unforgettable day – October 18, 2007, forever etched in Pakistan’s history as a day of hope, courage, and heartbreaking loss. It was the day when Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (SMBB) returned to her homeland after eight long years in exile – welcomed by millions of devoted followers […]

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