LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has cancelled Basant-related celebrations following the deadly blast in Tarlai Kalan.
The mega Basant show that was scheduled to be held at Liberty Chowk, Lahore, on Saturday has also been cancelled.
In a message posted on X, the chief minister said, “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.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.
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