Lahoris are famous for their passion for kite-flying — a passion that survived strong opposition from the influential religious right for decades, but couldn’t manage to withstand ‘corporatisation and ...

The Lahore district administration has formally approved the conditional revival of Basant in 2026, allowing kite flying under an extensive set of safety regulations aimed at protecting lives while ...

KARACHI: It comes off as a surprise when Hifazat Yar Khan vehemently voices his opposition to the idea of basant coming to Karachi. He has, after all, been selling kites in the city since 1968. But ...

Any kite featuring symbolic or representational imagery has been expressly prohibited during the forthcoming revived Basant. A Punjab government order to the effect applies across Punjab and not just ...

In the ancient city of Lahore, where the Ravi river whispers secrets to the minarets of the Badshahi Mosque, spring arrives not with a gentle sigh, but with a sudden, jubilant roar. When the winter’s ...