Lahore, Pakistan – The Lahore administration has issued trade licenses to 2246 sellers for the upcoming Basant festival, allowing them to sell patangs (kites) and dars (kite strings) in the city. This move comes as the administration seeks to promote the festival, which has been a major tourist attraction in the past. However, the decision has been met with skepticism by some, who argue that it may lead to chaos and disruptions in the city.
In a statement, the Lahore administration said that a total of 2504 applications were received for trade licenses, with 95 applications rejected and 163 traders registered. The administration has also announced that the registration process for patang and dor sellers will continue until February 8.
Meanwhile, the city’s administrative officers have been asked to report to duty as the preparations for Basant and other events are underway. Commissioner Lahore, Mrs. Maira Khan, said that all assistant commissioners and related departments will be on duty in the field on the day of the festival to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to ensure public safety.
The administration has also announced that awareness and safety drives will continue in the city, with a focus on educating the public about the dangers of kite-flying and other activities during the festival.
In related news, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has announced that he will lead a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly on February 14 to protest against the government’s policies.
Other developments include:
* The Sindh government has announced that it will not tolerate any disruptions to the city’s traffic and markets during the festival.
* The federal government has assured the Sindh government that it will provide all necessary support to ensure the success of the festival.
* The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will support the festival and will provide necessary assistance to the administration.
* The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has announced that it will participate in the festival and will provide necessary support to the administration.
* The MQM has also announced that it will hold a rally in the city on February 14 to protest against the government’s policies.
* The federal government has announced that it will provide necessary support to the Sindh government to ensure the success of the festival.
* The Sindh government has announced that it will provide necessary support to the federal government to ensure the success of the festival.
* The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it will provide necessary support to the Sindh government to ensure the success of the festival.
The festival is expected to attract millions of tourists and will be a major source of revenue for the city’s economy. However, the decision to allow patang and dor sales has raised concerns about public safety and the potential for disruptions in the city.
