According to sources, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the formation of a special committee to plan and ensure a secure Basant. The committee includes top officials from the Walled City Authority, Lahore Commissioner Office, CCPO, Deputy Commissioner, and members of the Kite Flying Association.

As per the plan, Basant could return to Lahore s old city (Androon Sheher).

Authorities are considering celebrating it over two days in February.

There’s also a proposal to ban motorcycles temporarily during the festival for safety.

Kite string (door) makers must register with local administration.

Only string made without glass or harmful materials will be allowed.

The district team will check and approve string quality based on safety SOPs.

The aim is to bring back Lahore’s beloved Basant festival — safely and responsibly — so families can enjoy the colors and traditions without danger.

Basant is a traditional spring festival celebrated in Lahore, Pakistan, known for its vibrant kite flying. It usually takes place in February when the weather starts to warm up, marking the arrival of spring.

People fly colorful kites from rooftops all day and even into the night.

The sky turns into a rainbow of fluttering kites.

There’s music, dancing, traditional food, and family gatherings.

Everyone wears bright yellow clothes, a symbol of spring and joy.

Lahore is called the heart of Basant. The Walled City (Androon Lahore), with its high rooftops, becomes a hotspot for kite battles. Locals shout "Bo Kata!" when they cut someone else’s kite.

Basant was banned for several years due to dangerous string (door) coated with glass, which injured and even killed people; accidents caused by motorcycle riders and electric wires; and security concerns during large public gatherings.

Now, the Punjab government has started working on plans to bring back Basant safely.

In short, Basant is a joyful cultural festival full of color, fun, and tradition — especially loved in Lahore. If celebrated safely, it brings communities together and adds life to the city.