Lahore basant preparations reviewed: Kite flying to be strictly restricted to designated areas
LAHORE: As preparations for the three-day Basant Festival-2027, to be held from March 12 to 14, have already begun, the government has announced a series of measures to ensure safe and peaceful celebration of the cultural event, having its roots in the city’s history. A meeting held in this regard on Monday ordered different steps, including restricting kite-flying activities strictly to the…
LAHORE: The government has unveiled plans to ensure a safe and orderly celebration of the Basant Festival from March 12 to 14, 2027. During a meeting attended by PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif's aide Waqar Ahmed, Lahore Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Faisal Kamran, Deputy Commissioner retired Capt Muhammad Ali Ijaz, Assistant Commissioner (HR) Waqas Anjum, and other officials, the ruling party pledged to restrict kite-flying activities solely to the three designated days.
Moreover, they vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal kite strings and prohibited raw materials, install safety rods on motorcycles, regulate the prices of bamboo and other materials, and coordinate closely among relevant departments. The attendees also discussed facilitating inter-district trade to encourage participation from low-income groups.
Mr. Ahmed emphasized the administration's commitment to protecting citizens' lives and property, maintaining that kite-flying would only be permitted during the officially approved timeframe. The deputy commissioner stressed that stringent security measures would be maintained both before and after the event to guarantee a secure celebration.
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