Basant, Politics & the Fear of Symbols | Habib Akram V-Log

Описание: Habib Akram V-Log #164 | January 27, 2026

In this vlog, Habib Akram reflects on how cultural traditions can quietly turn into political battlegrounds. Recalling events before the 2024 general elections, he narrates how political strategy, internet restrictions, and cultural symbolism intersected — and why Basant’s revival in Lahore cannot be seen as an innocent cultural decision alone.

The discussion explores how the fear of political symbols, especially imagery linked with Imran Khan, has shaped state policies — from internet shutdowns during elections to strict regulations on kite flying during Basant. Why are images banned from kites? What does a festival of spring reveal about political insecurity? And why does symbolism still matter so much in Pakistani politics?

This vlog uses irony, history, and sharp political insight to explain how even the sky can become contested territory when politics feels threatened. While images may be banned from kites, political narratives cannot be grounded so easily.

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Is Basant really just culture, or has it become political symbolism?

Can banning images silence political sentiment?

Why does Imran Khan’s name still dominate public imagination?

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