The Punjab Cabinet Committee has officially approved a ban on all activities related to kite flying and the production of hazardous twines and strings.
This decision was made during a meeting of the Punjab Cabinet Committee on Law and Privatisation, chaired by Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman. Law Minister Sohaib Bharath and Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique, who joined via video link, were also present at the meeting.
The provincial government approved key amendments to the Arms Ordinance 1965 and the Kite Flying Ordinance 2001, imposing a total ban on kite flying and the creation of dangerous kite strings.
The use, preparation, and sale of materials like metal wire for kite strings are now strictly outlawed. Those caught flying kites face at least three years in prison, while those involved in the production or sale of hazardous kite strings could receive a minimum of five years in jail or a substantial fine.
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The committee’s amendment proposal includes collecting fines from parents of children who violate the kite flying ban. Furthermore, the new amendments will prohibit the unauthorized sale, repair, manufacturing, and sports shooting of firearms without a license.
The committee has proposed additional amendments to the Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 and the Probation of Offenders Ordinance 1960 to intensify the crackdown on illegal activities in the province.
Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman stressed, “No concessions should be given to those who risk people’s lives in the name of entertainment.”
