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​ Basant Returns to Lahore: Reviving Culture, Boosting Economy, and Attracting Global Attention After a hiatus of more than two decades, Basant, Lahore’s iconic spring festival, is making a colorful comeback in 2026. Known for its vibrant kite flying, music, and joyous celebrations, Basant is not just a cultural tradition—it is now emerging as a catalyst for economic growth, tourism, and international recognition. Cultural Revival Basant has historically marked the arrival of spring in Punjab, bringing together communities in celebration. This year, the festival is scheduled from 6th to 8th February 2026, exclusively in Lahore. The festival has successfully combined traditional values with modern safety measures, allowing people of all ages to experience kite flying, rooftop celebrations, and cultural performances in a secure environment. The government’s careful planning ensures that only safe and approved kites and strings are used, preventing accidents that historically ha...

The Epstein Files: What We Know, Who Appears, and Why It Matters An evidence-based examination of the latest disclosures and the broader implications for justice, power, and accountability. In recent months, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a substantial trove of documents known as the Epstein Files — a collection of millions of pages of previously withheld emails, records, and documents related to the notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein and his extensive network of connections. These disclosures follow years of legal battles and public demand for transparency into how Epstein’s activities intersected with powerful figures around the world.  Epstein was a convicted sex offender whose criminal enterprise involved the recruitment, exploitation, and sexual trafficking of minors. He died in custody in 2019, officially ruled a suicide by the New York medical examiner. Despite this ruling, conspiracy theories have flourished — underscoring the challenge ...