Basant has long stood as Punjab’s most vibrant seasonal celebration — a joyous herald of spring, when rooftops and streets burst into colour and sound. Though traditionally marked by kite-filled skies ...

Pakistan, Jan. 26 -- The Punjab government has banned 132 Punjabi songs from being played during Basant celebrations, aiming to stop the spread of lyrics it calls suggestive, vulgar, or socially ...

Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja 2026 mark the auspicious beginning of the spring season and the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and arts. Celebrated with great ...

The provincial capital did not sleep to welcome Basant on Thursday, as fireworks cracked the night sky past midnight, kites rose from rooftops and music drifted through the Walled City and beyond in ...

Lahore, Pakistan – As the clock struck midnight between Thursday and Friday, Lahore’s sky erupted in fireworks as the crowds that gathered along one of the city’s main avenues cheered in jubilation.

Lahore marked the final day of its three-day Basant celebrations on Sunday, as the city remained alive with colour, music, and excitement until the last kites ruled the skies. Throughout the day, ...

Lahore’s skies turned lively and colorful as the three-day Basant festival returned after more than two decades, filling the city with excitement, cultural pride, and renewed festive energy. The ...