The Punjab government issued the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, bringing the new law into immediate effect across the province to regulate kite flying, restrict the manufacturing and sale of dangerous kite material, and prevent loss of life and property.

The ordinance was issued on December 1 by the Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department after the Governor determined there was an urgent need for legal intervention while the Provincial Assembly was not in session.

The fresh ordinance comes amid a rise in deaths and injuries linked to sharp kite string, particularly metallic wire and chemically coated maanjha used during seasonal kite flying. Authorities say the new rules aim to curb the use of hazardous materials and impose strict penalties on violators ahead of the wi

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