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She said citizens are once again immersed in the colourful festivity, celebrating through bright traditional attire, festive foods, music and kite flying, which has strengthened family bonding and social harmony. Hina Parvez Butt admired the CM for what she termed a commendable and visionary move, stating that the revival of Basant reflects the government\u2019s commitment to preserving Punjab\u2019s cultural heritage. She added that such initiatives not only uplift public morale but also revive traditions that connect generations and promote unity within society. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: MPA and Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority, Hina Parvez Butt, on Friday praised Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryum Nawaz for reviving the historic Basant festival, saying the initiative has swept citizens into a vibrant craze of festivity and reconnecting families. 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