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News Desk  Lahore: The skies over Lahore were once again filled with colourful kites on Friday as the centuries-old spring festival of Basant made a much-awaited return, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic participation from the public…

News Desk Lahore: The Punjab government has cancelled all Basant-related events scheduled for Saturday in the wake of the tragic incident in Islamabad, Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari announced on Friday. She…

News Desk  Islamabad: Shortly after midnight on Thursday, Lahore’s skies filled with colour as Basant was officially celebrated for the first time in more than two decades.  The Punjab government formally lifted the long-standing ban…

News Desk  Lahore: The Punjab government has unveiled a free transport plan for the Basant Festival 2026 to ensure smooth, affordable, and convenient travel for citizens across Lahore during the celebrations. Under the plan, special…

News Desk  Rawalpindi: Two minor children were injured on Thursday after being struck by a stray kite string within the jurisdiction of Chaklala police station, police officials confirmed. City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood…

News Desk  Islamabad: Lahore has been swept in vibrant colours as Basant festivities return to the city after nearly 25 years, reigniting cultural spirit, public enthusiasm, and economic activity across the provincial capital. More…

News Desk Rawalpindi: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has finalized all the arrangements for the ‘Jashn-e-Bahran Mela’ (spring festival) and flower exhibition starting from March 19 at the Allama Iqbal Park in Rawalpindi.…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Kite flying is probably the deadliest sport in Pakistan, and the official count is unknown, but in the days to come, many will be killed by the killer thread that is made with chemicals and can easily slice the…