The vibrant celebration, banned for two decades, brightened the eastern city of Lahore, where residents face alarming levels ...

On February 7, 2026, in Lahore, Pakistan, @KhurramHusain shared a video of kite flying above residential neighborhoods. In the video, numerous kites are scattered across the sky, moving with the wind ...

After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.

Basant has long stood as Punjab’s most vibrant seasonal celebration — a joyous herald of spring, when rooftops and streets ...

On February 8, 2026, in Lahore, Pakistan, @guzellikguzel_ shared a video capturing widespread Basant celebrations across the ...

People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The ...

A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying ...

Whether you want kites in the sky, leadership inspiration, or a night of smiles and dancing, this weekend has something for everyone.

The Basant kite-flying festival in Lahore, Pakistan is back after a ban 20 years ago, with new safety regulations in place to avoid accidents involving the kite strings. This is a photo gallery ...

Major comeback: Workers installing a large model of a kite for the Basant festival in Lahore. — AFP COLOURFUL kites duelled above Lahore and cries of victory rang out from rooftops, as the city ...

After a 19-year ban, Lahore's Basant kite festival returns under strict surveillance, including drones and sharpshooters. Critics warn that heavy policing and bans on music are killing the spirit of ...