Govt pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict kite laws

Govt pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict kite laws

The Punjab government has moved forward with preparations to revive the Basant festival in Lahore in February, finalising a detailed regulatory framework that includes registration fees for kite-related businesses, strict material standards, enhanced enforcement measures, and new safety requirements for motorcyclists. The Lahore district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string manufacturers as part of the first phase o…

Lahore sets registration fees, safety rules for Basant revival

The district administration in Lahore has announced a comprehensive registration and regulatory framework for kite and string manufacturers following the conditional approval to revive Basant celebrations. Officials said the measures come after the Punjab Government permitted the return of Basant under stringent safety and administrative conditions. In response, the city administration has issued detailed rules to oversee kite production, string…