LAHORE — The Punjab Health Department has issued a high alert for 13 government hospitals in Lahore ahead of the Basant kite flying festival, scheduled from February 6 to 8, officials said on Monday. Read More: Basant celebrations bring 5-day holiday to Lahore Hospital administrations have been directed to ensure the full presence of medical, nursing, […]
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Kite flying banned near Lahore airport during Basant 2026 for safety
LAHORE — The Punjab government has banned kite flying in residential areas near Allama Iqbal International Airport during Basant 2026 to ensure aviation safety. Read More: Basant celebrations bring 5-day holiday to Lahore The code of conduct for the Basant festival, scheduled for February 6–8, 2026, was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, who granted […]
Lahore sees kite sales soar ahead of Basant festival
LAHORE: Kite sales and string trade have surged in Lahore as the city gears up for the annual Basant festival, with vendors reporting record demand across markets. Malik Faizan, legal advisor for the Kite Flying Association (KFA), said that on the first day alone, around 400,000 kites were sold. In addition, 15,000 spools of kite […]
Punjab children violating kite flying law to face heavy fines
LAHORE: Children found violating the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance-2025 will face strict penalties, including fines, under the Juvenile Justice System Act-2018, authorities said on Tuesday. Read More: PA passes stringent bill regulating kite–flying The ordinance stipulates that minors who contravene the law will be fined Rs50,000 for a first offence and Rs100,000 for repeat […]
Punjab Revives Basant in Lahore Under a Safety Focused Governance Framework
The Government of Punjab has officially announced the revival of Basant in Lahore under #PhirAaiBasant, restoring a long-standing cultural tradition through a structured and safety-focused governance framework. The revival is rooted in the vision of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz Sharif, reflecting the provincial government’s broader commitment to preserving Punjab’s cultural heritage while addressing […]
LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025 immediately
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected a request seeking immediate suspension of the enforcement of the Kite Flying Act 2025 and summoned the concerned parties to present their arguments. Further proceedings in the case were adjourned until January 16. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel. […]
LHC directs police to submit safety plan on kite flying permission
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan in connection with the notification allowing kite flying. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid passed the directions while hearing a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, challenging the Kite Flying Ordinance and the Deputy Commissioner’s notification permitting Basant. During […]
Punjab for strict enforcement of law banning kite flying
The Punjab Home Department has directed strict enforcement of the law banning kite flying across the province and has issued formal instructions to all commissioners, deputy commissioners, regional police officers, city police officers and district police officers in this regard. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department here on Thursday, the government has […]
Petition filed against permit Basant celebrations over safety concerns
A notification allowing the conditional celebration of Basant in Lahore has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC), raising concerns over public safety and past fatalities linked to kite flying. The petition was filed by lawyer Azhar Siddique, who argued that the notification permit Basant celebrations for three days under specific conditions, despite the […]