Pakistan's famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban

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Pakistan's famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban

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Basant, Pakistan's famous kite festival, cautiously returns after 19-year ban

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The event, which dates back centuries, was banned after injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings and celebratory gunfire.

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