Punjab govt bans kite flying around Lahore airport on Basant
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Home Ban imposed in accordance with recommendations of PAA to maintain aviation safety during Basant festivities The Punjab government on Thursday issued a strict ban on kite flying in areas surrounding Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport to ensure safe flight operations during the Basant festival. According to a statement from the Punjab Home Department, the restriction applies to take-off and landing zones, including Nadarabad, Gulshan Ali Colony, Nishat Colony, Bhatta Chowk, and DHA Lahore Blocks P, Q, R, and S. The ban also covers the aircraft take-off routes near Alfaisal Town, Jodhe Pul, Tajpura, and adjacent Canal Bank Road areas. “The prohibition has been imposed in accordance with the recommendations of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) to maintain aviation safety during Basant,” the statement added. ترجمان محکمہ داخلہ پنجاب
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لاہور میں بسنت کے دوران فلائٹ آپریشنز کو محفوظ رکھنے کیلئے اہم حکم نامہ جاری
لاہور ائیرپورٹ کے قرب و جوار میں پتنگ بازی پر پابندی عائد
علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ لاہور کے طیاروں کے ٹیک آف اور لینڈنگ ایریاز میں پتنگ بازی پر مکمل… pic.twitter.com/Hlhk2Y0WMh The notification was issued under Section 6(1) of the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act, 2025, following cabinet approval and an addendum notification from the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore.
Published: February 5, 2026 5:26 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original