{"id":119268,"date":"2026-01-15T19:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=119268"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:39:22","slug":"punjab-issues-strict-orders-against-kite-flying-ahead-of-basant-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/119268\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab issues strict orders against kite flying ahead of Basant 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LAHORE(National times)- The Punjab Home Department has issued strict instructions for a crackdown on kite flying across the province. According to the department, the ban on kite manufacturing and kite flying remains in force in Punjab. Those found involved in kite flying will face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to Rs2 million. Meanwhile, individuals involved in manufacturing, selling, or transporting kites and kite strings will be punished with up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/Pakistan\/928325-basant-105-buildings-in-walled-city-declared-dangerous\">Basant: 105 buildings in Walled City declared dangerous<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The department further stated that limited permission for Basant celebrations in Lahore has been granted only for February 6, 7, and 8. Kite flying before the designated days and times will be considered illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/Pakistan\/926468-lahore-gives-green-light-to-basant-2026-dc-issues-official-notificati\"><strong>Lahore gives green light to Basant 2026, DC issues official notification<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Punjab Home Department warned that premature kite flying or kite manufacturing at any location poses a serious threat to human lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE(National times)- The Punjab Home Department has issued strict instructions for a crackdown on kite flying across the province. According to the department, the ban on kite manufacturing and kite flying remains in force in Punjab. 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