Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Friday cancelled all Basant-related celebrations in the province following the deadly blast in Tarlai Kalan.
The decision includes the cancellation of a mega Basant show that was scheduled to be held at Liberty Chowk, Lahore, on Saturday.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), the chief minister said the move was taken in light of the tragic incident in Islamabad.
“In the wake of the Islamabad tragedy, I am cancelling all my Basant-related activities that were scheduled for tomorrow. The mega Basant show at Liberty Square also stands cancelled,” she wrote.
In the wake of the Islamabad tragedy, I am cancelling all my Basant-related activities that were scheduled for tomorrow. The mega Basant show at the Liberty Square also stands cancelled.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 6, 2026
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The chief minister stressed the need for national unity, saying it was imperative for the country to stand united against the “Khwarji menace and their sympathisers.”
She reaffirmed solidarity with the armed forces, adding that the nation must stand shoulder to shoulder with them in defence of the country.
“Pakistan Zindabad,” the chief minister concluded.