Punjab CM announces Basant festival for Lahore people
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the celebration of a 10-day Basant festival in Lahore as a special gift for the people of the city and also approved the plan. As per plan, Basant will be celebrated in Lahore for 10 days, with the festival scheduled from January 29 to February 7. However, there will be a one-day break in Basant festivities on February 5 to observe…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a special 10-day Basant festival for the people of Lahore, marking a revival of the event after a 25-year absence. The festivities are set to take place from January 29 to February 7, with a one-day break on February 5 to observe Kashmir Day. This decision was made in response to CM Nawaz's directive to promote Punjab's cultural heritage and Lahore's centuries-old traditions on a global stage.
The chief minister emphasized the need for improved safety measures and convenience for citizens during the celebration, hoping that the people of Lahore would once again demonstrate a sense of duty and responsibility to protect human lives.
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