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How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan

Al Jazeera • 2/6/2026 – 2/7/2026

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Cluster Activity

2
1
1
2026-02-062026-02-09

Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

10d
Age
3
Sources
from cluster
241
Hours Since Seen
Final Score1/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier3% (0.5^241/48)
Hero EligibleNo

Story Timeline

  1. 2026-02-06
    ‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy (Al Jazeera)
  2. 2026-02-07
    How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan (current)
  3. 2026-02-09
    In Pakistan, a Kite Festival Returns to Troubled Skies (The New York Times)

AnalysisRisk 20

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 10 days - proven survivor

Same Story from 4 sources

In Pakistan, a Kite Festival Returns to Troubled Skies
The New York Times • 1 week ago
Basant: Lahore kite festival returns after decades-long ban
Deutsche Welle • 1 week ago
‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy
Al Jazeera • 1 week ago

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