Image default
Pakistan Punjab Top Stories

Punjab government lifts ban from Basant festival

LAHORE: Government of Punjab has announced to lift ban on ‘Basant’ festival in Lahore on Monday.

Rana Masood, the Education Minister of Punjab announced that the decade-long banned festival ‘safe Basant’ will be held in February.

 “The long awaited festival would entertain Lahorites at designated places in the provincial capital,” the minister added.

Earlier in August, Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif had constituted an eight-member committee, led by MPA Zaeem Qadri, for revival of Basant in Lahore, DailyPakistan reported.

dd1

The Terms of References of the committee were to come up with well-considered proposals for the revival of Safe Basant, examine the proposal in the light of its touristic potential, and devise a workable code of conduct of regulations for the subject activity.

In 2005, the Supreme Court had banned the spring festival over a number of deaths caused by the use of sharp and glass coated strings.

ff1

Several petitions challenging the ban were dismissed by the court.

Dear TNT Reader,

At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.

Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.

But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.

Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.

Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription

Visa Card MasterCard American Express Card

We want to hear your Travel Stories.

Do you have a memorable, unbelievable, or favorite travel experience? Share your story with us.