The purchase of kites and kite string has begun in Lahore, as the Basant festival is around the corner.
According to details surfaced on Sunday, a large number of citizens headed towards the inner area of Mochi Gate to buy kite supplies. Due to heavy rush, shopkeepers closed their shops within an hour.
Citizens complained about the high prices of kite string. One tawa of kite string was sold for between Rs250 and Rs300. One and a half tawa of kite string was sold for between Rs450 and Rs500.
One piece spool was sold for Rs4,000, while one and a half piece was sold for Rs6,000. Despite shops being closed, buyers continued searching for kite string in the Mochi Gate area.
