LAHORE: Commissioner of Lahore Division Marryam Khan announced that for the safety of motorcyclists during the upcoming three-day ‘basant’ festival, 1 million safety rods will be installed on motorcycles at designated road safety camps; no bike will be permitted on the roads of Lahore without these safety rods during the festival.
She made these remarks during a meeting on Monday with six associations related to kite flying, including the All Pakistan Kite Flying Association, to discuss the arrangements for the ‘basant’ festival. Attendees included Yousaf Salahuddin, the RPO of Sheikhupura Range, officials from the provincial police administration, District Commissioners from Lahore Division, as well as other officers.
During the meeting, the Commissioner issued strict instructions to the district administration regarding ‘basant” festivities within Lahore. She stated that the festival will take place solely within Lahore District on February 6, 7, and 8, and kite flying before February 6 is prohibited. Kite flying material can only be manufactured within Lahore district, with sales allowed in the city from February 1 to February 8.
The district administration is required to take strict action against any violations of the established dates and rules.
The Commissioner informed attendees that online registration for manufacturers, traders, and sellers is underway via the ‘e-Biz’ app, with licenses processed within three days. Only registered manufacturers, traders, and sellers will be authorised to conduct business, and they must display their NOC certificates prominently at their locations. Under the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, motorcyclists will be mandated to install safety wires or rods.
She encouraged the associations to contribute to a safe ‘basant’ festival, emphasising that all departments will support the district administration and police in their efforts to protect the community, and that citizens should also play their part.
During the meeting, the Lahore District Administration informed the Commissioner that kite flying is currently banned in Lahore, with 204 cases registered against violators to date. They reported that road safety camps will be activated in the city within 24 to 48 hours, with safety rods set to be installed on 50,000 to 60,000 motorcycles daily across 100 locations.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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