Overview
- A high‑level meeting chaired by Marriyum Aurangzeb finalized the plan, and she said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the festival’s return after an 18‑year ban.
- The Home Department has begun registering manufacturers, sellers, buyers and associations using Forms A–D, with kites and string limited to approved specifications and supervised production at designated sites.
- Authorities will require safety antennas on all motorbikes in Lahore before and during the festival, complementing broader enforcement steps to reduce past injuries.
- The Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, submitted to the provincial assembly, permits police to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants on credible information, with penalties of three to five years in prison and fines up to Rs2 million for banned string.
- A petition before the Lahore High Court contests the ordinance for procedural reasons and cites public‑safety risks, leaving the revival subject to judicial review.