The Basant festival, a vibrant cultural event in Lahore, has been revived after a 25-year hiatus, largely due to efforts by Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz. According to Daily The Patriot, Nawaz Sharif, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), is set to celebrate the festival in Lahore's Walled City, emphasizing its significance as a part of Punjab's cultural identity. The festival, scheduled from February 6 to 8, is expected to boost local economic activity, with Sharif having held several meetings with cultural stakeholders to ensure the celebrations are safe and organized. The article highlights Sharif's personal connection to the festival, having grown up in the Walled City, and his active promotion of the event as a means to revisit Lahore's traditional culture.