The Basant festival, a vibrant cultural event in Lahore, is making a comeback after a 25-year hiatus. The Punjab government's decision to lift the ban has been met with widespread enthusiasm, as reported by Geo Business on February 6, 2026. The festival, which will take place from February 6 to 8, 2026, has been reinstated under the "Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025," which allows only government-approved kite materials and strings to ensure safety. The ordinance prohibits the use of sharp manjha and charkhi, traditional tools associated with kite flying, to prevent accidents. As highlighted by geo.tv, the government has also announced free public transport, with 5,000 rickshaws and 500 buses available to facilitate the movement of festival-goers. This decision has been positively received, with SAMAA TV noting that the transport department has completed all arrangements to provide free travel facilities throughout the Basant days.