LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival after nearly two decades. Authorities said Friday ...

A petition has been filed in Lahore High Court seeking criminal action against officials after six deaths and 124 injuries during Basant celebrations. The plea highlights negligence in safety measures ...

The Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on a petition seeking province-wide Basant celebrations. The Punjab Home Department stated that any approval would depend on strict safety compliance.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The Basant kite-flying festival in Lahore, Pakistan is back after a ban ...

People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The activity had been banned due to injuries and deaths during past ...

LAHORE, Pakistan(AP) — The Basant kite-flying festival in Lahore, Pakistan is back after a ban 20 years ago, with new safety regulations in place to avoid accidents involving the kite strings. This is ...