Basant Returns to Lahore After 18 Years as Punjab Tests Cultural Revival Under Tight Control
Today, Lahore enters a rare moment of cultural reopening as Punjab restores the Basant festival after an 18 year ban, placing the city under one of the most controlled public event frameworks seen in recent years. The three day festival runs from February 6 to 8, 2026, limited to Lahore only, and backed by province … Read more