As Basant 2026 approaches, Lahore’s district administration has taken significant steps to ensure a safe and festive kite-flying experience by opening selected government building rooftops for public use. After years of bans, rooftops of schools and prominent buildings, including the General Post Office (GPO) Headquarters and parts of Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort), are now available for kite flying under strict safety protocols.

Private rooftops can also be booked for February 7–8, with rental rates ranging from PKR 300,000–500,000 for standard rooftops, while large or prominent buildings can cost up to PKR 1 million. All attendees must have advance permissions, and rooftop capacities are strictly limited to prevent overcrowding.

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To enforce safety, the Commissioner of Lahore has directed all rooftop owners to provide security bonds and adhere to SOPs under the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act 2025. Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been established across Lahore’s 10 tehsils, led by Assistant Commissioners, with 13 departments included in each team to monitor rooftops and public safety. Unsafe buildings have been prohibited from hosting events, and certificates confirming structural safety must be submitted by building authorities.

Police teams will maintain constant monitoring, with zero tolerance for reckless behavior, including metallic strings, chemical-coated kites, firing, or unlawful kite displays. Cultural, social, and religious values must be respected during festivities. Party flags, images of political leaders on kites, and certain inappropriate Punjabi songs are strictly banned. Free safety rods will be provided to motorcyclists, with fines of PKR 2,000 for non-compliance.

The district administration emphasizes that public safety is the top priority and illegal or dangerous kite-flying will not be tolerated. Citizens are encouraged to follow all regulations to enjoy a colorful, secure, and vibrant Basant festival in Lahore.