Lahore Announces Restrictions for Basant 2027
In practice, the Punjab administration has confirmed new safety measures and kite-flying restrictions ahead of Basant 2027, scheduled to take place in Lahore from March 12 to 14.
In practice, the Punjab administration has confirmed new safety measures and kite-flying restrictions ahead of Basant 2027, scheduled to take place in Lahore from March 12 to 14.
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- DIG Faisal Kamran remarked strict security measures would be implemented to ensure peaceful celebrations, similar to Basant 2026.
- Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ijaz emphasized that public safety remained the administration's top priority and cautioned that kite flying would not be permitted outside the official festival dates.
- Waqar Ahmed remarked licensed kite-flying permit holders would be allowed to operate freely, provided they followed the prescribed rules and regulations.
- Authorities additionally ordered a campaign to install safety rods on motorcycles and directed relevant departments to ensure strict security arrangements before, during, and after the festival.
- Authorities additionally discussed regulating the costs of bamboo and other raw materials to keep the festival affordable for lower-income groups.
During a session, authorities decided to restrict kite flying to the three designated festival days and launch an immediate crackdown on the sale of illegal kite strings and prohibited raw materials. Punjab to Launch New Digital Curriculum.
For context, the session was attended by PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif's aide Waqar Ahmed, Lahore DIG Operations Faisal Kamran, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ijaz, and representatives of kite-flying associations.
Waqar Ahmed remarked licensed kite-flying permit holders would be allowed to operate freely, provided they followed the prescribed rules and regulations. Islamabad Traffic Police Closes Another Key Road Until Further Order.
DIG Faisal Kamran remarked strict security measures would be implemented to ensure peaceful celebrations, similar to Basant 2026. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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