{
  "id": 12076081,
  "title": "Punjab Likely to Change Dates for Basant 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/punjab-likely-to-change-dates-for-basant-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/punjab-likely-to-change-dates-for-basant-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab government is mulling a three-day Basant festival in March 2027, according to government sources. This move is to replace an earlier proposal to hold celebrations over 10 days, initially scheduled for January 29 to February 7. Consultations on revised dates have reportedly been completed, with an announcement likely to follow soon. However, authorities have not provided a final confirmation. The latest proposal would set the festival shortly after Ramadan, instead of the previously proposed March date. Basant's dates have fluctuated significantly. Initially, celebrations were announced for March, but later moved to late January and early February. The government now aims to return to a March schedule, but with a shortened duration. This series of revisions has left residents and kite makers uncertain about the exact timing and length of the festivities. While sources suggest an announcement is imminent, the exact dates have not been confirmed as of yet. Until the Punjab government officially confirms the schedule, the proposed March timing and shorter duration should be considered tentative.",
  "summary": "The Punjab government is considering a three-day Basant festival in March 2027, replacing an earlier proposal to hold celebrations over … Read More The post Punjab Likely to Change Dates for Basant 2027 appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}