The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday referred a petition seeking permission to celebrate the Basant festival across Punjab to the provincial chief secretary, directing him to review the matter and make a decision within 60 days. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid announced the reserved verdict while deciding a petition filed by citizen Ashba Kamran. […]
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Basant claimed 17 lives in Lahore, LHC told
The Punjab Home Department on Wednesday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that at least 17 people lost their lives during the three-day Basant festival held in Lahore from February 6 to 8. A provincial Home Department official submitted a detailed report to the court outlining the loss of life during the celebrations. According to […]
Aleema Khan joins Basant celebrations as festival returns to Lahore
As Lahore celebrated the long-awaited return of Basant, Aleema Khan revealed that she and her family also took part in the traditional kite-flying festival in the provincial capital, despite political differences with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Read More: Imran’s sisters abandon Adiala sit-in Speaking to reporters outside an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi, Aleema […]
Azma slams ‘Niazi’ family over ‘double standards’ on Basant
Azma-Bokhari-copyPunjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has reacted strongly to the Niazi family’s Basant celebrations, stating that the family’s alleged hypocrisy has now been fully exposed. She said that those who previously discouraged the public from celebrating Basant are now themselves flying simple kites and celebrating the festival with their families. She added […]
Nawaz Sharif joins friends for Basant near Masti Gate
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif on Saturday joined Basant celebrations in Lahore’s Walled City area, spending several hours with close friends and enjoying traditional kite-flying festivities from a rooftop gathering. Nawaz Sharif visited a friend’s residence near Masti Gate in the Sultan Tipu Building area, located close to Pani […]
Free bus service on 24 routes in city on Basant days
On the occasion of Basant, the Punjab government is operating free bus service on 24 routes in Lahore. In this connection, 22 buses were operated on the 18-km route from Rana Town to Railway Station, while, seven buses were operated on the 9-km route from RA Bazaar to Chungi Amresadhu. Likewise, seven buses were provided […]
Punjab govt appeals to public to exercise caution during Basant
The Punjab government has appealed to the public to strictly observe safety precautions to ensure peaceful and safe Basant celebrations. In a media statement, Home Department Punjab Secretary Ahmad Javed Qazi said that comprehensive administrative and security arrangements had been put in place across Lahore. He said the provincial government had taken all possible measures […]
CM’s efforts led to successful return of Basant: Marriyum
Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday noted that the colourful and successful Basant celebrations are regaining momentum after years, calling on parents and citizens to ensure strict adherence to safety measures, as the future of this cultural tradition rests on public responsibility. While speaking exclusively to a local news channel, she said that under […]
In surprise visit to Lahore, Punjab CM interacts with citizens ahead of Basant
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to Liberty Chowk and Mochi Gate on Thursday, engaging directly with citizens and expressing warmth toward children amid Basant celebrations. A large crowd gathered as Maryam arrived, and she spent time speaking with citizens, taking selfies, and directing her security personnel to step aside to […]
CM Maryam Nawaz marks Basant with the official anthem #PhirAaiBasant
The Government of Punjab has released the official Basant anthem #PhirAaiBasant, marking the recognition of Basant as a cultural tradition in the province under the leadership of CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz. The initiative reflects a cultural vision long associated with Nawaz Sharif, centered on the preservation of Punjab’s heritage and shared traditions. The release of […]