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 ...

LAHORE – Ahead of the revival of Basant, Lahore’s district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string manufacturers to ensure safe and organized celebrations across the city.

LAHORE, PAKISTAN: Pakistani youth enjoy flying kites during the Basant or kite flying festival in Lahore, 06 February 2005. Thousands of people perched on roof tops in the eastern city of Lahore to ...