Overview
- The government rejected talk of a second Basant in March and said kite flying will be permitted only from February 6 to 8 in Lahore.
- The Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 bans metallic, glass‑coated and chemically treated strings, with violations carrying three to five years in prison and fines up to Rs2 million.
- Manufacturers, sellers and kite‑flying associations must register with district authorities, and kites and strings will carry QR codes for traceability.
- A citywide campaign will fit motorcycles with protective antennas, while people under 18 are barred from kite flying with fines on guardians of Rs50,000 for a first offence and Rs100,000 for repeat violations.
- A petition challenging the ordinance is before the Lahore High Court, which declined to suspend it immediately and directed the government to submit a report on December 22.