Lahore will host a three day Basant festival next month, with officials rolling out a set of safety measures ahead of the celebrations. One of the key steps will directly affect motorcyclists, as safety rods will be mandatory on all motorcycles during the event.
Lahore Commissioner Maryam Khan said “Mehfooz Basant” will be held on February 6, 7, and 8 within the limits of Lahore district only. She shared the details while chairing a meeting attended by kite flying associations, police officers, and district administration officials.
Under the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, motorcycles without safety rods will not be allowed on city roads during the three day festival. Authorities plan to install around one million safety rods through 100 road safety camps across Lahore.
Officials said the camps will be able to fit safety rods on 50,000 to 60,000 motorcycles daily. The commissioner said kite flying remains banned until February 6. Manufacturing of kites and related material will be allowed only within Lahore district, while sales will begin on February 1 and continue until February 8.
She warned that violations will lead to strict action. Officials told the meeting that 204 cases have already been registered against illegal kite flying.
Maryam Khan said only registered manufacturers, traders, and sellers with valid no objection certificates will be allowed to operate, urging associations and citizens to cooperate to ensure a safe Basant.
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Absolute wastage of resources on such useless activities.
میلہ اور کھیل تماشہ انسان کی زندگی کا حصہ رہا ہے۔ مثبت سوچ اپنائں۔
Agar thori bhi aqal hoti apne to ye baat na karty. Khel tamasha kya kisi ki zindagi se bhi zyada ahm hai?
Jiska naam hi tamashai ho uss se kia umeed rkhty ho
It’s a country or backyard of Shareefs…
کسی بھی گناہ کو چھپانے کے لئے جھوٹ بولنا پڑتا ہے اور پھر اس جھوٹ کو چھپانے کیلئے سو جھوٹ بولنے پڑتےہیں
Elites becoming menace for the country
Good information
It seems you are going to earn by safety rods, money it’s sheer harrasment to the public.this government is creating problems for people
What about Imran khan then tell me what did he do? Absolutely nothing At least Maryam did many projects and hosting an event is also good and bad it does have it pros and cons and every country should host an event also Maryam Nawaz has reduced crimes I’m Lahore and the roads are much better than before and before you can say anything roads are a major development for a country and Imran Khan said about roads that making them is pure useless but it is USEFUL for the country for its development
How can the huge damages caused by a kite that is flown with a metal or chemical string be prevented when it falls on solar panels at almost 40% rooftops of the city?
Shahid Aslam Bhutta
It is good but she needs to give a proper holidays for three days because the bike riders are safe but the person who sits behind the rider ,What about him/her?
Basant and flying kite should be banned , it’s a stupid decision to give permission.
This government is so stupid. No one wants basant.
Agar door right ya left sey AA gai phir front per laga rod Kiya keray ga.
Faisalabad me bi honi chaye ager Lahore me hori he to all countries me honi chaye 😔🙏
Last year nhi hoi is Baar to allow kro safety method k Sath,😵
Basant is an important cultural tradition for Lahore, and prioritising public safety is essential for its responsible revival. Making safety rods mandatory for motorcycles during the festival reflects a practical approach to reducing accidents and protecting citizens while allowing celebrations to continue.
As a Pakistani platform like Cityhub92, we support initiatives that balance cultural heritage with law, safety, and civic responsibility. With cooperation from citizens, traders, and authorities, Mehfooz Basant can set a positive example for safe and organised public events in Pakistan 🇵🇰