Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the citizens of Lahore for full compliance with safety SOPs during Basant celebrations, praising their role in making the festival both joyful and secure.

In her message, the chief minister expressed satisfaction over the public's cooperation, saying, "I am happy that Lahoris lived up to our confidence. Lahore is very happy today, and so am I." She noted that citizens strictly adhered to rules, ensuring the use of approved kite strings and safe rooftop celebrations. The non-use of metallic strings kept transformers across the city safe, she added.

The CM highlighted that preventive safety measures on rooftops were effective and said the concept of "Safe Basa...