Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday praised authorities for organising a “safe Basant” festival in Lahore over the weekend. She expressed gratitude to government departments, police, and officials for ensuring the festival’s smooth and secure execution. The CM highlighted that citizens also followed safety protocols, including installing “safety rods” on motorcycles to prevent […]
Basant festival 2026
Basant festival 2026 anthem by Bilal Saeed released
The Punjab government has stepped up efforts to revive the province’s cultural vibrancy with the release of a new Basant anthem, signaling a renewed push to restore the spring festival’s celebratory spirit under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Titled ‘Phir Aai Basant’ (Basant Is Back), the anthem has been released by the Punjab Information & Culture […]
Basant kite traders registration extended to Feb 8
The district administration has extended the registration deadline for kite and string manufacturers and traders until February 8. The move aims to ensure fair prices ahead of the Basant festival. Authorities said the extension will help regulate the market and prevent artificial price hikes during the peak festive demand. The registration process, previously scheduled to […]