Mian Nawaz Sharif joins Basant 2026 Celebrations in Lahore’s Mochi Gate

2026-02-07 - 14:56

LAHORE – Former PM and PML-N supremio Mian Nawaz Sharif joined in vibrant Basant celebrations in Lahore, visiting Mochi Gate to mark the annual festival. The former premier celebrated Basant from rooftop of a close friend’s house, where he was served traditional delicacies. Prominent party members including Hasan Dar, Khurram Butt, and Shazeb Dar were also present at the gathering. Basant 2026 شیررررر 🦁خود میدان میں میاں محمد نواز شریف اپنے دوستوں کیساتھ بسنت کے موقع پر 💚#BasantFestival #Basant2026 pic.twitter.com/mO22yalS4r — Usman Mughal (@MughalZaada001) February 7, 2026 The celebration comes amid Lahore’s iconic Basant frenzy, where thousands take to rooftops and open spaces, flying colorful kites in a spectacle that has become synonymous with the city’s spring season. Despite historical bans on kite-flying due to safety concerns, the festival continues to draw excitement, with communities finding creative ways to keep the tradition alive. Nawaz Sharif’s participation highlights the cultural significance of Basant, reflecting a blend of political presence and local tradition in Pakistan’s largest cultural festival. Latest wind speed forecast for kite flying in Lahore today amid Basant 2026