Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the increase in prices of kite-flying equipment in Lahore on the occasion of Basant.

A meeting was held in the Punjab Home Department under the chairmanship of Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin, during which Secretary Home Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi briefed on safe Basant measures. Bilal Yasin said the chief minister had taken notice of the increase in prices of kite-flying equipment.

Bilal Yasin said the government had allowed the manufacture of kite-flying equipment in Kasur, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad and Multan. The available equipment in all four districts would reach Lahore within one day. He added that the abundant availability of equipment would result in a clear reduction in prices, and every possible step was being taken to make Basant a “safe Basant”.

Lahore admin issues strict safety code for Basant kite-flying festival

The Lahore district administration has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Basant and directed district officers, police and relevant departments to enforce safety guidelines.

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According to details surfaced on Thursday, the Lahore deputy commissioner has released a code of conduct for the kite-flying festival scheduled from February 6 to 8. The district administration, police and concerned departments have been instructed to implement safety measures. The code applies across Lahore, including all locations, buildings and rooftops, with district officers and police authorised to inspect rooftops and sites.