LAHORE: The Lahore administration has selected 10 government school rooftops in the walled city for celebrating the traditional Basant festival.
The Education Authority Lahore has sent a report on the selected schools to the School Education Department. These schools include Government High Schools at Bhati Gate, Dehli Gate, Syed Mitha Bazaar and Shah Alam Gate, Government Victoria Girls High School, and schools located in Takia Sadhwan, Kabuli Mill and Choona Mandi.
School vigilance staff have been directed to stay on duty round the clock for three days during the Basant festival. The deputy commissioner and assistant commissioners will visit the schools to check arrangements. Officials said heads of institutions will be held responsible if arrangements are found unsatisfactory.
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To ensure safety, the Lahore administration has imposed Section 144 across the city. Under government orders, kites showing pictures of holy books, religious places or any public figure will not be allowed to maintain religious harmony and law and order. Kites carrying the flag of any country or political party have also been banned.
Section 144 has come into force immediately, and law enforcement agencies have been instructed to take action against violations.
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The Punjab government has given conditional permission to celebrate Basant from February 6 to 8. The deputy commissioner Lahore has issued the Basant 2026 notification under the Punjab Kite-Flying Act 2025, recently approved by the Punjab Assembly.
Authorities have also planned strict safety measures, including the installation of safety nets and wire-protection systems on major roads to prevent accidents. Officials said Basant celebrations will be allowed only under strict safety rules to ensure a safe and festive environment for residents of Lahore.
