What size kite is legal?
A patang must not exceed 35 inches wide by 30 inches long. A gudda must not exceed 40 inches wide by 34 inches long. These are hard limits, and they are checked. A kite outside them is not legal no matter what you paid for it.
Which string is banned, and why?
Only thread-based cotton string is legal. Metallic string, chemical-coated string and sharpened manjha are banned outright.
This is not bureaucratic caution. Coated string cuts, and what it cuts most often is the throat of someone on a motorcycle who never chose to be part of the festival. That is why Basant was banned in 2007, and seventeen deaths during the 2026 revival is why the provision is enforced as hard as it is.
We sell cotton pinna and dor only. If a seller offers you coated manjha this season, understand clearly what is being offered.
What does the QR sticker do?
Every legal kite carries a government QR sticker. Scanning it resolves to the e-Biz Punjab portal and shows the registered manufacturer’s name. It exists so that any kite in the sky can be traced back to a licensed maker.
Only four Punjab districts are licensed to manufacture kite-flying material. Sellers must be registered separately — we hold a seller registration (Reg No. 38731-28012026) and source from licensed manufacturers rather than making anything ourselves.
Who is allowed to fly?
Adults aged 18 and over. Under-18s are barred from flying under the Ordinance. Children can be on the roof and watch, with continuous supervision, but an adult must hold the line. Parents and guardians are specifically named in the 2027 guidance as responsible for that supervision.
Rooftop requirements for 2027
- Boundary walls at least 3.5 feet high, on structurally sound roofs
- No running, jumping, hanging over roof edges or aggressive kite-snatching
- Rooftops must not exceed safe load-bearing capacity
- Continuous supervision of children, and never near edges without an adult
- A first aid kit available on the premises; Rescue 1122 for emergencies
- No loud music, DJ systems or high-decibel sound systems
These are stricter than 2026’s requirements, and they carry teeth: building owners and event organisers are individually and jointly liable for violations and accidents, conduct offences fall under the Pakistan Penal Code, and the framework must be implemented across Punjab by 30 December 2026 — before the season starts. The wider point is that the festival’s survival depends on the accident numbers coming down.
Where is kite flying still banned?
Sindh maintains a province-wide ban, and Karachi separately prohibits the manufacture, sale and use of kites and string. The Punjab Ordinance does not apply there. We do not deliver kite-flying material into Sindh.
Within Punjab, flying is legal only during the announced festival window. Outside it, kite flying remains prohibited in Lahore and police have stated enforcement continues after the festival ends.
Questions
What size kite is legal in Punjab?
A patang must not exceed 35 inches in width and 30 inches in length. A gudda must not exceed 40 inches in width and 34 inches in length. Kites outside these limits are not permitted regardless of who sold them or what they cost.
Which kite string is banned?
Metallic string, chemical-coated string and any sharpened manjha are banned outright. Only thread-based cotton string is legal. This is the single most strictly enforced provision of the Ordinance, because coated string is what caused the deaths behind the original 2007 ban.
What is the QR sticker on a kite?
Every legal kite carries a government-issued QR sticker that resolves to the e-Biz Punjab portal and displays the registered manufacturer's name. It exists so any kite can be traced to a licensed maker. A kite without one cannot be verified and may be confiscated.
Can under-18s fly kites?
No. The Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 bars teenagers under 18 from flying kites. Children may be present and watch under continuous adult supervision, but the person on the line must be an adult.
Where is kite flying still banned?
Sindh maintains a province-wide ban, and Karachi separately prohibits the manufacture, sale and use of kites and kite string. In Punjab, flying is permitted only during the announced festival window — outside it, kite flying remains prohibited in Lahore and police have confirmed enforcement continues.
This page summarises the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025 and official guidance issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Lahore. It is a plain-language summary, not legal advice, and we update it when the rules change. Last reviewed 28 August 2026. Basant 2027 status.