Basant festivities extended in Lahore till 5am on CM Maryam's orders

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday announced an extension in Basant celebrations in Lahore, allowing festivities to continue until 5:00 am tomorrow, in view of the vibrant celebrations and public enthusiasm witnessed during the festival.

In a post on X, the chief minister said that the decision to extend Basant festivities was a reward for the people of Lahore, who celebrated the festival with discipline and demonstrated full compliance with safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

She urged citizens to continue celebrating responsibly, advising them to stay away from electricity wires, ensure rooftop safety, and strictly follow all official guidelines.

“Let us make this historic Basant a joyful, safe, and memorable occasion for everyone,” she said.

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Earlier, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the people of Lahore for adhering to safety measures during Basant, saying they had lived up to the government’s trust.

“Well done, Lahore. The city is happy today, and so am I,” she remarked, acknowledging the public’s role in ensuring a safe celebration by following rules and regulations.

She noted that the concept of safe Basant was fully embraced, adding that no reports were received regarding the use of banned kite strings.

According to the chief minister, Basant was celebrated safely on rooftops in line with SOPs, and the absence of metallic wires helped protect electricity transformers from damage.

She added that the safe Basant model introduced in Lahore would be extended to other cities as well.