Upcoming Basant wraps Lahore in festive colours

Punjab allows more districts to manufacture kite-flying goods ahead of Basant

Lahore swept up in Basant colours as preparations reached peak.Supply of kite-flying material from outside Lahore may reduce prices.Lahore authorities conduct rooftop inspections using drone cameras.Preparations for Basant are in full swing as...

Upcoming Basant wraps Lahore in festive colours

Zindaan-e-Lahore bursts into life with Basant 2026 as government approval restores the festival's magic, with drum beaters filling the air with rhythm, flower garland and yellow blossom vendors lining the streets, colorful kite designs soaring above, and boys' and girls' shirts glowing in vibrant Basant hues, reflecting the unstoppable festive spirit of the city. With the arrival of Basant 2026, Lahore is wrapped in festive colors as vibrant kit…

Kite sales up as Lahore gears up for Basant

LAHORE  -  The sale of kites and other material is on the rise ahead of the much-awaited Basant festival here in the provincial capital as the government has

4 Punjab districts allowed to manufacture kite-flying material to meet Basant demand

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday gave approval for the manufacture of permissible kite-flying material in four more districts of the province owing to the increasing demand and soaring prices of these commodities ahead of the much-anticipated Basant festival in Lahore. Basant will be celebrated in Lahore from February 6-8, albeit under tight curbs, following the Punjab government’s move to lift the ban on the festival after a hiatus of 18…

Basant Preparation in Full Swing! Market Sales Cross Rs 18 Crore on Second Day

Business linked to Basant remained very strong in Lahore as the sale of kites and kite strings stayed at a high level on the second day of celebrations. According to the Legal Advisor of the Kite Flying Association, sales on the second day crossed Rs18 crore, while the first day had already recorded business of more than Rs16 crore. In just two days, the total sale of kites and strings went beyond Rs32 crore, showing how popular the festival rem…

LHC issues summons to senior officials in Basant-related petitions

LAHORE: On Monday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) addressed petitions challenging the celebration of Basant and summoned the Director General of the Walled City Authority, the Director General of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), and the Director of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to appear before the court the next day. During the proceedings, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Lahore and other relevant officials were present in cour…