Commissioner Lahore Division Marryam Khan has issued instructions to the district administration Lahore to implement the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 regarding “Mehfooz Basant” (Safe Basant) in Lahore district and said that a three-day “Safe Basant” will be held within the limits of Lahore district on February 6, 7, and 8, 2026. Kite flying is absolutely not allowed in Lahore district before February 6, 2026. She said that the sale of kites and strings will be allowed only from February 1 to February 8. The Commissioner Lahore said that under the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, no motorcycle without safety rods will be allowed on Lahore roads during the three-day “Safe Basant”. Kite flying material manufacturing will be allowed only in Lahore district, other districts should crack down. She said that the sale of kites and strings will be allowed only from February 1 to February 8. The Commissioner Lahore Division also directed the nearby districts to crack down on kite flying in their areas. She said that all ACs must immediately crack down on it, there is no space for even zero negligence in the implementation of the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025.
A meeting regarding “Safe Basant” was held in Lahore under the chairpersonship of Commissioner Lahore Division Marryam Khan. Commissioner Lahore Marryam Khan said that online registration of kite and string manufacturers, traders, and sellers has been started on the e-Biz app. Only registered manufacturers, traders, and sellers will be allowed to do business, while manufacturing and trading of permitted kite sizes and string types will be allowed until February 8, 2026. Commissioner Lahore Marryam Khan said that the notification of the District Administration Lahore under the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 must be strictly implemented. Under the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, motorcycle riders will be required to install safety wires/rods. The use of kite flying materials as prescribed in the ordinance and notification will be permitted. All registered manufacturers, traders and sellers will be required to display their certificates. Violation of the rules stipulated in the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 will be subject to strict legal action.
Commissioner Lahore further said that during the “Safe Basant” Cultural Festival, all departments will be supporting the district administration and police. The safety of human life is the top priority and there will be no compromise on “Safe Basant”. Every step will be taken to protect the citizens and the citizens will also play their key role for “Safe Basant”.
The meeting was attended by DIG Operations Lahore, CTO Lahore, DC Lahore, Director Development Lahore, all Assistant Commissioners and other officers.