The Kite Flying Association of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has announced two separate Basant festivals in defiance of the government's strict ban on kite flying. The revised schedule designates one ...

A festival that draws thousands to Pakistan's cultural capital to usher in spring by flying colorful kites has fallen victim to the country's violence and political turmoil. Lahore's annual Basant ...

The Rawalpindi Kite Flying Association has declared its intent to celebrate Basant on February 13 and 14, defying a government-imposed ban on kite flying. The association announced that the ...

Lawmakers in Punjab have passed a new law that permanently bans kite flying across the region, a move that comes just ahead of the long-anticipated Basant festival, traditionally marked by massive ...

Basant Panchami: The gentle tug against the wind echoes the challenges we overcome. India ushers in the joyous season of spring with the vibrant celebration of Basant Panchami today, February 14th, ...