Lahore permits kite-flying from March 12-14

Authorities ban dangerous metal wires, nylon strings

LAHORE:

The Lahore district administration has allowed kite-flying across the district, except in designated prohibited areas, from March 12 to 14, 2027, as part of Basant celebrations.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore has issued a formal notification outlining the dates, conditions and safety measures governing the manufacture, sale and use of kites and strings.

Under the notification, the manufacture of kites and strings will be permitted from September 5, 2026, to March 14, 2027.

The purchase, transportation and storage of kite-flying materials will be allowed from February 1, 2027, while their sale will be permitted from February 10 to March 14.

Digital registration has been made mandatory for kite and string manufacturers, traders and shopkeepers.

Only registered shopkeepers will be allowed to sell kite-flying materials, and registered manufacturers and sellers will be required to maintain complete records of their stock and sales.

The notification sets a maximum length of 35 inches and a width of four-and-a-half githas for kites. The dimensions of guddas have been fixed at 34 inches in length and one-and-a-half tawas in width.

The manufacture and use of dangerous strings, metal wires, nylon strings and strings coated with sharp abrasive material have been prohibited.

Manufacturers have been directed to use only materials specifically permitted under the notification.

Compliance with safety measures, including the installation of safety rods on motorcycles, has also been made mandatory.

The district administration and police have been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the prescribed safety conditions during Basant.