As preparations begin for the three-day Basant festival in Lahore from February 6 to 8, the city’s deputy commissioner has issued a comprehensive code of conduct aimed at ensuring public safety and enforcing Punjab government regulations.
The directive follows the Punjab government’s decision last month, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, to allow Basant celebrations under strict conditions—bringing an end to a 25-year ban on kite flying imposed in 2001 due to repeated fatal incidents caused by chemical- and metal-coated kite strings. Officials said the code of conduct will apply strictly to all rooftops and premises used for kite flying during the festival. Citizens have been urged to comply with the Kite Flying Act, 2025, and all related rules and regulations.